The [Henderson] Daily Dispatch
OXFORD -- Two pre-election forums have been set so Granville County voters can see and hear their candidates.
The first is set for Oct. 1 at the Oxford Public Works Building at 227 W. McClanahan St. for Oxford and Stovall candidates. The second one is set for Oct. 6 at Creedmoor City Hall at 111 Masonic St. for Creedmoor, Butner and Stem candidates.
The forums are being sponsored by the County Chamber of Commerce's Government Forum Committee and the County Human Relations Commission. During each forum, refreshments will be served at 6 p.m., with the candidate presentations to start at 7 p.m.
Each candidate is being advised of a three-minute speaking limit and to be recognized per the list provided by the County Board of Elections. Organizers of the forums say there should be time remaining for questions from attendees at the end of the candidate presentations.
The election is Nov. 3 for all five municipalities in the county.
In Oxford, voters will be choosing a mayor for a two-year term and four city commissioners for a four-year term. Oxford's seven commissioners serve staggered terms.
In Stovall, voters will be choosing a pair of town commissioners for a four-year term.
Stovall's five commissioners serve staggered terms. The mayor is up for election to a two- year term, but is unopposed.
In Creedmoor, voters will be choosing a pair of city commissioners for a four-year term.
Creedmoor's five commissioners serve staggered terms. The mayor is up for election for a two-year term, but is unopposed.
In Butner, voters will be choosing a mayor for a two-year term and all six town council members for a four-year term.
In Stem, voters will be choosing a mayor for a two-year term and three town commissioners for a four-year term. Stem's five commissioners serve staggered terms.
To see the complete list of candidates, go online to www.hendersondispatch.com/ and click on Extras!
