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City council forum to be rebroadcast Saturday

City council candidate photo collage
Margaret Haynes (top right) and Neil Anderson (bottom right) are the two incumbents running for re-election.

Last Wednesday afternoon, Wilmington city council candidates participated in the second public forum in front of a live audience during the weekly public affairs show, CoastLine. The show, which aired on WHQR 91.3 FM in front of a studio audience, will be rebroadcast from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, October 10.

The two-hour broadcast featured all eight of the city council candidates running for three open seats. The candidates include:

  • Margaret Haynes (incumbent)
  • Neil Anderson (incumbent)
  • Paul Lawler
  • John Presswood
  • Frank J. Madonna
  • Hollis B. Briggs Jr.
  • Alvin Rogers
  • Debra Hayes

Starting September 16, Coastline has featured candidates from local races to answer questions from journalists, listeners, and members of a live studio audience. Previous forums included Kure Beach Mayor and Town Council, Oak Island Mayor, and Oak Island Town Council.

The next forums include:

  • October 14, Carolina Beach Town Council
  • October 21, Carolina Beach Mayor
  • October 28, Leland Mayor & Town Council

According to a news release from WHQR, the public is encouraged to participate in the forums by coming to WHQR’s MC Erny Gallery beginning at 11:30 a.m on the day of the forum. Doors will close at 11:58 a.m. to meet a firm start time of noon.  Listeners can also email questions in advance or during the live event to coastline@whqr.org.

After it concludes, the audio will be available on the WHQR website and on their iTunes podcast.

James Mieczkowski is a news reporter for Port City Daily. He can be reached at james.m@portcitydaily.com On Twitter: @mieczkowskiPCD

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