Chamber Hosts Meet the Candidate Forum

The Fairfield Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce a Meet the Candidate Event on Wednesday, October 16, providing local residents the opportunity to hear from candidates running for office. The event will be held at Fairfield Arts and Convention Center and will belive streamed by the Fairfield Media Center for those unable to attend in person.

This event is designed for voters to learn more about each candidate’s platform in a relaxed, non-debate setting. Questions will pertain to topics important to Chamber member businesses.

"We’re excited to offer a forum where voters can meet the candidates face-to-face and get to know their vision for our community," said Chamber Director Mendy McAdams. "The live stream by Fairfield Media Center ensures that even those who can’t join in person will have a chance to participate in this important community event."

Each candidate will have a few minutes to address the audience about what’s important to them. From 6 pm to 7 pm, Representative Jeff Shipley and candidate Thomas O’Donnell will be on stage. From 7 pm to 8pm, Senator Adrian Dickey and candidate Lisa Ossian will take their turn. All candidates will have a few minutes for closing.

Seats running unopposed will not be featured in this forum. We will be enforcing time limits per question. This is the public’s opportunity to meet the candidates and see where they stand on the issues.

This event is free and open to the public. People can be very passionate about politics and the Chamber expects the public to be respectful and kind. No shouting from the audience will be tolerated and there will be no questions from the audience. We expect everyone to behave appropriately.

For more information, please contact the Chamber at 641-472-2111 or visit our website at www.FairfieldIowa.com.