Chamber to host Kent City Council candidate debates Oct. 5

Published 11:37 am Tuesday, October 4, 2011

Eight candidates for the Kent City Council are scheduled to participate in debates Wednesday, Oct. 5 presented by the Kent Chamber of Commerce.

The debates are part of the chamber’s monthly membership luncheon that runs from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the ShoWare Center, 625 W. James St. Tickets are $30 for nonmembers and $20 for chamber members.

Kent’s council races include incumbent Deborah Ranniger against Bailey Stober for Position No. 1; incumbent Les Thomas against Nancy Skorupa for Position No. 3; Bill Boyce against incumbent Debbie Raplee for Position No. 5; and Dana Ralph against Michael S. Sealfon for Position No. 7.

For more information, call the chamber at 253-854-1770.

The general election is Nov. 8. King County Elections will mail out ballots Oct. 19.