CLARION, Pa. — The League of Women Voters of Clarion County will be holding a debate featuring candidates for County Commissioner on Wednesday, October 16, at the Main Street Center in Clarion.

(PHOTO — Left to Right, Clockwise: Wayne Brosius Ed Heasley, Ted Tharan and Braxton White. Photo by Dave Cyphert of ProPoint Media Photography.)

This informative debate starts at 7:00 p.m. and is open to the public.

The four candidates participating in the debate are Wayne Brosius (R), Ed Heasley (D), Ted Tharan (R), and Braxton White (D).

Attending the debate gives the community the opportunity to submit written questions to the candidates about issues that they are particularly interested in. After an opening statement and answering a pre debate League question, the candidates will answer submitted audience questions.

“County commissioners make decisions that have a direct effect on our community,” said Donna Poljanec, Vice President of Clarion County League of Women Voters. “Come and find out the candidates goals for the County and what they are planning.”

In addition to the debate, all candidates for other Clarion County offices in the primary who attend will be introduced.

If you are unable to attend the event, exploreClarion.com will be broadcasting the debate live. You can access the broadcast at 7:00 p.m. on October 16 at www.exploreClarion.com or Facebook.com/exploreClarion. For updated information about the debate please visit Facebook.com/LWVClarionCounty.

The League of Women Voters is a non-partisan organization dedicated to promoting democracy in America and raising awareness of the need for greater citizen participation in the democratic process.

For more information about the League of Women Voters, contact the League of Women Voters of Clarion by email at [email protected], visit the web site at https://www.palwv.org/clarion, or the Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/LWVClarionCounty.