Candidates gather for primary forums

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Candidates for contested races in the May 10 primary election gathered April 25-26 for a two-night forum hosted by the League of Women Voters of Seward County and the Seward County Chamber and Development Partnership.

Candidates had the opportunity to introduce themselves, talk about why they are running for office and participate in a Q&A.

About 100 people attended the events to hear from candidates before heading to the polls.

The April 25 event included candidates for county attorney, county clerk and Seward County Commission Districts 3 and 5.

Topics of discussion ranged from the county’s diversion program and the condition of county roads to staffing issues and affordable housing.

On April 26, attendees heard from Seward City Council candidates in Wards 2 and 3 and a presentation on the proposed Seward Wellness Center.

Discussion centered on ways to work collaboratively with other local government entities and on economic priorities within the city.

The Seward Wellness Center committee gave an overview of the construction plans and operational costs and took questions from the audience.

The wellness center will be on the May 10 ballot in the form of a tax question on whether a half-cent sales tax should be assessed and used to pay for a third of the construction cost.

The GFWC Seward Woman’s Club provided refreshments for the events.

Additional races will be highlighted for the November general election.

For more information on the primary or how to vote, go to www.countyofsewardne.com or contact the county clerk/election commissioner’s office at (402) 643-2883.