A candidate forum will be held this Thursday, Feb. 5, at the Grassy Knob Community Center, 12037 Hwy. 187 outside Eureka Springs. Ten candidates are expected to be in attendance. Those appearing on Grassy Knob ballots were also invited. Doors will open at 5 p.m. with the forum beginning promptly at 5:30 p.m.
The public must submit their questions prior to 5:20 p.m. The public may submit one question per position – Senate, House, County Judge, etc. Questions should be for elected position, not a specific candidate. Questions directed at a specific candidate will be thrown out. The forum is intended to be fair and impartial as well as respectful toward the candidates and the public in attendance.
The forum will begin with state positions (AR State Senate District 28, AR House District 6, and Prosecuting Attorney). After a short break, County positions (JP2 and Judge) will take the floor between 6:45 and 7 p.m. This event is hosted by the Grassy Knob Auxiliary. Below is the list of candidates they hope to see there:
- House District 4: Steve Baird, Hunter Rivett, Cody Rogers.
- Senate District 28: Bobby Ballinger, Bryan King
- JP 2: Cliff Clifton, Margaret Hickman,
- Judge: Dianna Baird, Jim Wallace, David Writer,
- Prosecuting Attorney: Beau Allen, Tony Rogers