Seekonk Library to Host Meet the Candidates Event

Seekonk Public Library will give voters an opportunity to meet the people running for offices in Seekonk town government at a Meet the Candidates event on Saturday, March 24 from 9:00 to 11:00 AM. The library emailed invitations to all candidates for local office, and has received positive responses from many, including two candidates for the Board of Selectmen and three candidates for the School Committee. Several candidates for other elected boards will also be attending.
The invitation describes the event as a two-hour gathering for political conversation along with coffee and pastry. Each candidate who has signed-up to attend will have the opportunity to make brief remarks to the voters from the podium. Candidates will not be taking questions at the podium nor be debating other candidates. Participants are instead being encouraged to talk with voters during the time allotted for socializing. The library has also asked candidates to provide contact information so that voters may send questions and comments to them after the event.

In making this announcement, Mr. Fuller noted that supporting informed political discussion and encouraging civic engagement is part of the core mission of the public library. He sees the Meet the Candidates event on March 24 as one way of filling that important role. Mr. Fuller, noted that residents have expanded their expectations of the library to include its serving as its civic and cultural center. The library is a politically neutral, public space that is open and available to everyone. I can think of no better site to hold such an event, he said.
For additional information, email Peter Fuller at pfuller@seekonkpl.org.