MONROE, Mich. – Monroe County Community College, in partnership with Monroe News and the Monroe NAACP Branch 3164, will host two forums for area candidates seeking office in the upcoming November election.
The forums will take place on consecutive nights -- October 19 and 20 -- each at 6 p.m.in the Meyer Theater in the La-Z-Boy Center on the college's Main Campus, 1555 S. Raisinville Road, Monroe, MI 48166.
"This is a non-partisan, equal opportunity for candidates to present their thoughts and views on a variety of topics," said MCCC President Dr. Kojo A Quartey.
At the forum, candidates will be able to share information about their platforms and thoughts on a variety of topics, as well as interact with constituents, Quartey said. General topics and questions will be provided to candidates in advance.
The forums are not debates, he said. Each candidate will have two minutes for an introduction and two minutes to answer each question.
Each forum should last about one hour.
For more information, please contact Gerald McCarty, director of student success, at gmccarty@monroeccc.edu, or at 734-384-4183.
About Monroe County Community College
Founded in 1964, Monroe County Community College is a public, two-year institution supported by tax monies from Monroe County, educational funds from the State of Michigan and student tuition. The college’s mission is to enrich and transform lives by providing opportunities and excellence in higher education. The Main Campus is located at 1555 South Raisinville Road, Monroe, Mich., 48161, with easy access to Toledo and Detroit. The Whitman Center is located at 7777 Lewis Ave., Temperance, Mich., 48182, near the Ohio-Michigan Border. Detailed information about MCCC is available at www.monroeccc.edu.