Open Forum

For Immediate Release
Contact: Stella Y. Edwards
804-530-1809
October 2, 2006

Chesterfield County PTAs and Community Groups Join Together to Hold “School Board Candidates Forum”

Chesterfield County Council of Parent Teachers Association (PTAs/PTSAs) and co-sponsors, Chesterfield Chamber of Commence, Responsible Growth Alliance of Chesterfield and the Meadowbrook Area Community Association have joined to invite the school board candidates for the Dale District seat on the School Board to its “School Board Candidates Forum.” The candidates will to tackle pressing School Board issues and detail their plans to county residents. The forum is scheduled for Thursday, October 19, 2006, 7:00 PM in the Auditorium at the Meadowbrook High School, 4901 Cogbill Road, Richmond, Virginia (the school physically located in Chesterfield County).

Candidates see stronger School Board
The candidates for Dale District have stated the importance of a strong school board. This forum will provide the candidates with the opportunity to answer questions submitted to the forum by Chesterfield County citizens, students, parents, teachers, community organizations and community leaders.

Citizens Demand for information is strong
The hosts of the Chesterfield County School Board Candidates Forum have organized the event in hopes that every citizen will pay close attention to every candidate and every race for leadership in the county. Stella Edwards, Forum Coordinator states, “There is no decision on the School Board that is made by one vote, therefore it is imperative that citizens prepare to engage every individual with intent to share leadership and make decisions that affect our community, regardless of the candidate’s magisterial district.” This School Board Candidates Forum will help citizens of Dale District make an informed decision in November, and give County residents a glimpse of what needs to be done in preparation for the 2007 and 2008 elections, county, state and nationwide.

For additional information email: chesterfieldcandidatesforum@comcast.net