The six candidates vying for three seats on the Charles City City Council addressed various issues during a public forum.
The Charles City Area Chamber of Commerce and American Association of University Women (AAUW) hosted the candidates during a public forum Thursday (10.12) night at the Charles City Senior Center. Incumbents Keith Starr, Phoebe Pittman, and Phillip Knighten are seeking re-election, with Patsy Beaver, Joanne Robinson and Joshua Neupert also on the ballot.
Neupert said being a good councilman requires listening to constituents.
Pittman said being on City Council means being part of a collaborative effort.
Robinson said joining the City Council will require a balancing act.
Starr said a councilman must be able to make adjustments.
Beaver said being on the City Council takes commitment.
Knighten said a councilman has tough decisions to make.
Since City Council positions are all elected at-large in Charles City, the top three vote-getters will be elected to office November 7th.
