On Thursday, May 3at 7:00 pm, Marion voters will have a chance to meet and question candidates for town offices and committees at Candidates’ Night. This annual event is sponsored by the Tri-Town Area League of Women Voters.
Marion’s voters can hear the views of candidates on topics ranging from fiscal issues to infrastructure needs and school budgets to Town House plans.
There are four candidates vying for the one-year seat on the Selectboard left vacant by Steve Gonsalves: Dale Jones, Michelle Ouellette Smith, John Waterman, and Joe Zora. Randy Parker is running for Jody Dickerson’s three-year position. Andrew Daniel and Kristen St. Don-Campbell are running for two seats on the Planning Board, TJ Walker and Ray Pickles are vying for the Assessor’s position, and April Rios and Michelle Ouellette Smith are running to fill two seats on the Marion School Committee. The following candidates are running uncontested for re-election to their current positions: Brad Gordon for Moderator, John Howard for Board of Health, and Alan Harris for the Open Space Acquisition Commission.
All candidates have been invited to make presentations and answer questions. Please attend this important event in the Music Hall at 7:00 pm on Thursday, May 3.