The first open forum for City Council candidates will be held from 7:00 until 9:00 tonight — Tuesday, April 10 — in the Sarah Scott Middle School cafeteria. Candidates from districts 1 through 4 will address questions from the League of Women Voters of Vigo County and the Tribune-Star, then we will address audience questions chosen and posed by a moderator.

Tomorrow, candidates in districts 5 and 6 will be joined by the At Large candidates for another forum. It will be held at the same time and place, and the format will be the same. I will attend both forums — answering questions about my 4th District candidacy tonight, and listening to the exchange tomorrow.

In my experience, these forums are the best way to get a feel for who is running for office and how they approach issues. Come see for yourself, as you prepare to cast informed votes on May 8th.