The public is invited to a City Council candidate forum on Thursday, Oct. 15, in the Fort Zarah Room at the Events Center, 3111 10th Street, Great Bend. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. for an informal meet-and-greet, with the moderated forum running from 7 to 8 p.m. and informal conversation with candidates continuing from 8 to 8:30 p.m.
Seven candidates for Great Bend City Council — Deklyn Craven and Gary Parr (Ward 1); Kevyn Soupiset, Russel Snyder, and Judy Duryee (Ward 2); and Cody Haris and Layne Leuenberger (Ward 3) — have been invited to participate. Dr. Marcus Garstecki, President of Barton Community College, will moderate. Each candidate will introduce themselves, answer two questions on issues facing the city, and give a closing statement.