Candidates Can Help Inform Voters With League-Moderated Forums

MONMOUTH COUNTY, NJ — The nonpartisan League of Women Voters of Monmouth County is available to aid the public in voting and casting an educated vote, the organization announced.

The League is available to host municipal and school board election forums for the Nov. 7 election.

"Just as important as voting is to cast an educated vote. Know who you are voting for and that candidate’s positions on policies important to you," the League said.

The League offers forums both in person and virtually, with a discount given for the virtual presentation.

The League uses professionally trained moderators who have no connection to candidates or the towns of elections.

Its members curate questions to cover every salient point and issue submitted by local residents. We screen out divisive questions or personal attacks to maintain a civil and decorous program, the League notes.

The League can provide the forum through a sponsor, such as a civic association or PTA, for a nominal fee or directly with candidates who will equally share in the modest cost.

People who register for the virtual forum can view it in real time. A link to the LWVMonmouth website will be made available directly after the forum with a recording of the program for further distribution.

For more information, contact Marianne Kligman, vice president for Voter Services, at mariannekligman@gmail.com, or 732-586-1232.

The League is scheduling forums for the fall, so contact LWVMonmouth@gmail.com as soon as possible to schedule dates, the organization advises.