District 1 Candidate Forum Update 1

So after a lot of digging I've finally been able to find a few answers regarding a proposed candidate forum for District 1.  As I said in my previous post I emailed both campaigns, and only had received one response back.  I've still only have that one response (from the Marcia Thomas campaign) in my possession, and have posted the email from the campaign below.  I decided to post the email(s) so that I didn't get anything wrong in my attempt to paraphrase. 

Hi Nolan,

Here are the currently scheduled forums:

April 22:
6:00-8:00 pm

Dowling School

3900 West River Parkway

Minneapolis, MN 55406
Sponsored by Area B PAC (parent advisory committee).
I understand that 10 of the 11 candidates will be in attendance

May 13
6:30-8:30
Sanford School
3524 42nd Avenue South
Hosted by Mpls DFL
11 of 11 candidates will be in attendance

May 22
Prior to convention – about 1.5 hours
Patrick Henry HS
4320 Newton Ave N.
All candidates – at least 11


Marcia Thomas’ campaign believes that forums are a great way for delegates to learn about the candidates and compare how candidates work together. Since District 1 is contested, we would like to see a District 1 specific forum to allow delegates to make a more informed decision about who to support.

Obviously the Thomas Campaign is ready and willing to attend a forum.  So, since I didn't hear anything back from the Arneson campaign I decided to email PEN and SD59 to see if they had anything in the works.  PEN informed that they are indeed trying to organize a forum with the help of SD59 on May 12th at NE Community Lutheran Church.  Letters went our yesterday to both campaigns, and the Thomas Campaign has already accepted the invitation.  At this time there has been no response from the Arneson camp. 

I'm hoping that they is an acceptance from both sides on this forum to give delegates, and interested parties an opportunity to hear both sides.  Forums are a great opportunity for individuals to get an understanding of where the candidates stand, and to decide who will best represent them on the Board. 

I guess I'll take this opportunity to ask Jenny Arneson to accept the invitation from PEN and SD59 to attend and participate in the forum. 

More to come on this later...