Westridge Parent Teacher Student Association (PTSA) is pleased to announce a Kansas House of Representatives Candidate Forum on Thursday, Oct. 9 at 7:00pm at Westridge Middle School.  The purpose of the event is to introduce students, their families, and the community to the candidates running from Districts 14, 17, 22, and 23 in the Nov. 4 election and to encourage educated and informed opinions. 

 

All candidates from the aforementioned districts were invited, as well as those from District 30.  Those candidates with confirmed attendance, as of Sept. 29, include:

 

Merlin Ring (D), 14^th District

Brent Stackhouse (L), 14^th District

Larry Meeker (D), 17^th District

Nancy Lusk (D), 22^nd District

Mike Jones (R), 22^nd District

Amber Versola (D), 23^rd District

Linda Gallagher (R), 23^rd District

 

Following introductions, candidates will be asked a variety of questions which have been submitted by students, teachers, parents, and community members.  Each candidate will have a maximum of two minutes to respond to each question.  Candidates will also be given up to five minutes for closing remarks.  If all candidates agree, a question and answer period will take place for up to 30 minutes.

 

The public is welcome to the Westridge PTSA House of Representatives Public Forum.