ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Tuesday night the Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce & the League of Women Voters hosted a City Council Forum for candidates running for the open seat in the SW District.
The two candidates vying for the seat are Talmage Ekanger & Nicole Schutter. Both candidates were asked questions about how they would improve Aberdeen.
Top Issue: Both were asked the #1 issue impacting Aberdeen
Talmage Ekanger:
Nicole Schutter:
Potential New Mens Prison: Both were asked about the possibility of a new Mens Prison discussed by Prison Task Force. Two locations were discussed for here in Aberdeen.
Ekanger:
Schutter:
Water: Both were asked about how to address the water issue in Aberdeen
Ekanger:
Schutter:
Young: Both were asked how to keep young people in the city of Aberdeen
Ekanger:
Schutter:
City Manager: Robin Bobzien is set to retire at the end of the year. Both were asked the type of person they are looking for.
Ekanger:
Schutter:
Economic Development: Both were what role city government should play in that.
Ekanger:
Schutter:
Election is on Tuesday, June 3rd. Early voting begins on Monday, May 19th.
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