Candidates set for debate

And to help local voters make up their mind just in time for the early voting period, the Southern Standard is sponsoring its second political debate in conjunction with the Noon Exchange Club and WCPI 91.3 FM.

The second debate is this Monday, April 10, beginning at 6 p.m. at the Warren County Middle School auditorium. It will feature brief talks from the trustee candidates before there are debates between the Democratic candidates for district attorney and county executive.

During the debates, candidates will be asked questions from a panel that includes Standard reporter Duane Sherrill.

?For anyone who saw last week?s debate between the candidates for sheriff, it was a very telling debate,? said Sherrill. ?Without a doubt, I made up my mind who I was going to vote for after hearing all three candidates answer questions.

?We hope this Monday?s debates are just as effective. It?s a great opportunity for voters to come out and learn a little more about the people who are wanting to be leaders in this community. If you care about the direction of this county, it makes sense to hear what the candidates have to say.?

The Democratic district attorney hopefuls are Phillip Clemons, Robert Newman and Lisa Zavogiannis. They are fighting for the right to face incumbent Dale Potter in the general election.

In the race for county executive, the Democratic primary will decide who wins because there are no Republican or Independent candidates running. Incumbent Kenneth Rogers is facing a challenge from businessman John Pelham.

All five Democrats running for district attorney and county executive have indicated they will attend Monday?s debate.