There are four open seats on the Fort Madison City Council in the November 5 election. Five of the six people on the ballot recently participated in a forum at City Hall moderated by Tri States Public Radio's Jason Parrott.
The participants:
- Rebecca Bowker – 1st Ward
- Jerry Hamilton – At Large
- Tyler Miller – 3rd Ward
- Kevin Rink – At Large (incumbent)
- Chris Sorrentino – 1st Ward
*5th Ward Alderman Chad Cangas did not attend the forum*
The candidates were asked about a dozen questions and were allowed to offer opening and closing statements. You can hear how each candidate answered each question below or watch the full forum.
biggest_challenges.mp3
Q - Biggest Challenge Facing FM
business_recruitment.mp3
Q - How To Recruit Businesses?
depot_project.mp3
Q - Should City Invest More $ in Depot?
fort_madison_budget.mp3
Q - How do you cut spending and add revenue?
golf_carts.mp3
Q - Should Golf Carts be Legal in Fort Madison?
how_have_you_prepared.mp3
Q - How have you prepared to run for city council?
street_improvements.mp3
Q - What's your plan for Street Improvements?
youth_involvment.mp3
Q - How to you encourage youth involvement in Fort Madison?
vote_against_city_staff.mp3
Q - Would you be able to vote against staff recommendations?
closing_statements.mp3
Closing Statements from Candidates
