City of Kimberley voters have choices, choices and more choices for council and mayor in the Nov. 19 municipal election.

With that in mind, voters would be wise to head to McKim Theatre on Tuesday, Nov. 8 and Wednesday, Nov. 9 for the Kimberley Chamber of Commerce-hosted all-candidates’ debates.

With 17 people to choose from for the six council seats, the Tuesday evening debate will provide a cursory look at who is in the running.  There was originally 18 council candidates but Chantel Hack withdrew from the running late last week.

Left running are: Melissa Broadhurst, David Chorneyko, Darren Close, Kent Goodwin, Craig Hillman, Albert Hoglund, Jackson Kennedy, Ron Kerr, Don McCormick, Dave McFadden, Bev Middlebrook, Darryl Oakley, Tim Park, Lori Pearson, Laurel Ralston, Jack Ratcliffe and Paddy Weston. Weston and Hoglund are the only two incumbents seeking re-election.

The next evening will see Mayor Jim Ogilvie and challenger Ron McRae square off in a separate debate.

The following is the updated format of the forums.

NOVEMBER 8 – Councilors

5:30 – 6:30 p.m.  Candidate Market

– An opportunity for candidates to meet with the voters before the forum and participate in a unique visioning opportunity!  Candidates are invited to set up a display and or bring flyers/brochures and be available for one on one conversations with voters.
Brainstorming Banners – We will engage students to decorate two banners that will be put up in the foyer.
Banner 1: What Issues and Questions are important to you?
Banner 2: What has Kimberley City Council accomplished by 2014?
Citizens will be provided with sticky notes and pens and will place their input on the appropriate banner.  At 6:30 the data will be compiled and the major themes and questions will be identified.

6:30 – 6:55 p.m. Theme and Question Compilation. Seating of the Candidates
7 p.m. Introductions – Moderator Ingrid Liepa – The Connecting Link
Each candidate will be allowed 2 (two) minutes for opening remarks
7:35 – 8:35 p.m. Question Period; 5-6 candidates will be randomly drawn to answer each question and the questions will be evenly rotated so that each candidate will answer 3 (three) questions.  Responses will be limited to 1 (one) minute per candidate
8:35 to 9 p.m.  Closing Remarks
Each candidate will be allowed (1) one minute for closing remarks
9:00 to 9:25 p.m.  Meet with candidates one-on-one
9:30 p.m.  Auditorium Closes

NOVEMBER 9 – Mayors

*5:30 – 6:30 p.m.  Candidate Market

– An opportunity for candidates to meet with the voters before the forum and participate in a unique visioning opportunity!  Candidates are invited to set up a display and or bring flyers/brochures and be available for one on one conversations with voters.
* School Trustee Candidates will participate in this Market as well.
Brainstorming Banners – We will engage students to decorate two banners that will be put up in the foyer.
Banner 1: What Issues and Questions are important to you?
Banner 2: What are Kimberley’s successes by 2014?
Citizens will be provided with sticky notes and pens and will place their input on the appropriate banner.  At 6:30 the data will be compiled and the major themes and questions will be identified.
6:30 – 6:55 p.m. Theme and Question Compilation. Seating of the Candidates
7 p.m. Introductions – Moderator – Ingrid Liepa – The Connecting Link
Each candidate will be allowed 10 (ten) minutes for opening Remarks
*7:20 – 7:30  Conversations with Paula Gordon.  Online radio personality Paula Gordon will lead an informal conversation with Jim Ogilvie and Ron McRae
7:30- 8:50 p.m. Question Period.  Each candidate will respond to questions
8:50 to 9:00 p.m.  Closing Remarks
Each candidate will be allowed 3 (three) minutes for closing remarks
9:00 to 9:25 p.m.  Meet with candidates one-on-one
9:30 p.m.  Auditorium Closes

For additional info contact the Chamber at 250-427-3666.

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