League of Women Voters to Hold Candidate Forums

As election season begins to heat up with the November polls right around the corner, the League of Women Voters of Grosse Pointe is offering a series of candidate forums throughout October.

The candidate forums give those interested in holding public office an opportunity to introduce themselves to the community and discuss local issues. The League is holding forums for any race that is contested, meaning there are more residents seeking seats than the number available.

The schedule of forums is as follows:

Harper Woods City Council

Oct. 5 from 7:30 to 9 p.m.
Harper Woods Community Center

• Three candidates for the mayoral seat
• Six candidates for three city council seats

Grosse Pointe Public School Board

Oct. 6 from 7:30 to 9 p.m.
in the Wicking Library

• Three candidates for two seats

Grosse Pointe Shores City Council

Oct. 11 from 7 to 9:30 p.m.
Auditorium of the

• Two mayoral candidates 
• Nine candidates for six city council seats

Grosse Pointe Woods City Council

Oct. 13 from 7:30 to 9 p.m.
City Council Chambers

• Six candidates for three seats

Grosse Pointe Park City Council

Oct. 19 from 7:30 to 9 p.m.
City Council Chambers

• Four candidates for three seats

The last day to register to vote to ensure voting ability Nov. 8 is Oct. 11. Registration cards are available at all of the city halls throughout the Grosse Pointes and more information about the requirements of registration is available from the Michigan Secretary of State.

More information about the local candidates will be published in Grosse Pointe Patch in the coming weeks.