The North Beach Senior Center has announced the schedule for the upcoming 2019 Ocean Shores candidate debates.

Jeff Moyer, director of the center, stated: “There is an exciting campaign climate in Ocean Shores. Everyone has an opinion. Coming to a debate between candidates and hearing their opinions and visions for the future of Ocean Shores is the best way to really get to know the candidates and their perspectives. Sometimes, it is easy to listen to a friend or relative, but they may be biased. I hope many citizens take advantage of the debates to make informed decisions.”

As presently scheduled, the dates of upcoming debates are as follows:

Sept. 3: TBD

Sept. 10: Ocean Shores Council Position 4, Jon Martin and Lorraine Hardin

Sept. 17: Ocean Shores Council Position 3, Richard Wills and Frank Elduen

Sept. 24: Ocean Shores Council Position 2, Kathryn Sprigg and Michael Darling

Oct. 1: Ocean Shores Mayor, Crystal Dingler and Susan Conniry

Oct. 8: TBD

Oct. 15: Hospital District 2, Position 2, Lynn Csernotta and Richard Thompson

Oct. 22: TBD

Oct. 29: TBD

The TBD Tuesdays will be scheduled for port commissioner, additional hospital district and school board candidates as well as any council positions not previously scheduled.

Ocean Shores Council Position 7 candidates, Eric Noble and David Linn, met to debate at the North Beach Senior Center on August 27. Both candidates effectively stated their positions and visions for the future growth and development of the City.

The North Beach Senior Center is open to the public for meeting and event use. The nonpartisan and nonpolitical center is located at 885 Ocean Shores Blvd. NW. Director Jeff Moyer can be reached at 360-289-2801. The debates are sponsored to further public outreach with information and education for all.