Yesterday, I participated in the Candidate Forum for Zion City and Township offices that are up for election on April 9th. The forum was hosted by the Zion and Winthrop Harbor Chambers of Commerce and the Zion Benton Public Library. Democracy relies upon an informed electorate, so a big thanks to them for putting this event together.
This was my first time ever participating in a Q & A event like this, so I admit that I was a bit nervous. The reviews from people in the audience afterward was that I did pretty well, I hope that the video of the event will confirm that. The sponsors will be posting that video at www.zbguide.com , and I encourage everyone to take a look and let me know how I did, and if there are questions you would like to ask me, just put them in the comments section here on the blog.
Now it's the next day, and I'm sitting here with a cup of coffee, checking my usual online news sources, and reflecting on the forum and how it went.
One thing stands out, one thing that really troubles me; neither of the incumbent Commissioners participated in the forum.
Lloyd DeTienne and Shantal Taylor both declined to attend, citing prior commitments.
I received my invitation from Nann Blaine Hilyard, the Library Director on February 5th. ( I should mention that Nann did a great job as the moderator yesterday.) Mr. DeTienne and Ms. Taylor must lead very busy lives indeed, if there is something on their calendars more important than explaining why people should vote to keep them in office.
Speaking of presenting yourself, I have accepted invitations to two upcoming events, the first, a meet and greet with voters hosted by the Zion Democratic Precinct Committeemen will be on March 22, at 6:30 pm, at the Zion Park District on Dowie Memorial Drive.
The second is the regular meeting of the Zion Township Republican Committee, at the Zion Benton Public Library, on April 1st at 7:00 pm. This event is just for the members and their guests. I am looking forward to meeting them and answering their questions.
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