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Chamber’s Government Affairs Committee

to host Candidate Forums October 16 & 24

The Chamber’s Government Affairs Committee in partnership • John Backman
with KAUS AM 1480 Radio will host a pair of forums, featuring Mower County Auditor/Treasurer
candidates for local offices, at the Austin Eagles Club in October. • Scott Felten, challenger
The first will feature candidates for county offices, 12-1:30 • Steve Reinartz, incumbent
p.m. Tuesday, October 16. The second will include candidates for Austin City Council & State Legislature
the Austin City Council and Legislative Districts 27A and 27B, 12-1:30 p.m. Wednesday, October 24
12 –1:30 p.m. Wednesday, October 23. Lunch will be provided Council Member-at-Large
by the Austin Eagles. Cost is $10 per person for Chamber mem-
bers; $15 for nonmembers. • Jeff Austin
Both forums will be moderated by KAUS News Director Ja- • Susan Fell Johnson
son Brandt and will be broadcast live on 1480AM Radio. Council Member, Ward 1
Mower County Commissioners & County Offices • Rebecca Waller
12-1:30 p.m. Tuesday, October 16 • Jeff Arneson
County Commissioner, District 3 Council Member, Ward 2
• Penra Grimley, challenger • Jason Baskin (unopposed)
• Jerry Reinartz, incumbent Council Member, Ward 3
County Commissioner, District 4 • Brian Heimer
• Tony Bennett, incumbent • Joyce Poshusta
• Jeff Baldus, challenger State Legislature District 27A
Mower County Sheriff • Peggy Bennett, R-incumbent
• Steven Sandvick • Terry Gjersvik, DFL-challenger
State Legislature District 27 B
• Jeanne Poppe, DFL-incumbent
• Christine Green, R-challenger