Royal Oak Candidate's Forum Requested By League Of Women's Voters

ROYAL OAK, MI — If the League of Women Voters has its way, it will host a candidate’s forum for candidates vying for seats on the Royal Oak Commission and the mayor’s office. But the organization will have to clear a few hurdles before it can plan a date.

The League is asking the Royal Oak Commission to approve fee and insurance waivers at its Monday evening meeting. If approved, the forum would be held at a date to be announced in the city commission chambers.

The League of Women Voters - Oakland Area already has similar candidate forums scheduled in nearby Berkley and Clawson. Both are scheduled for later this month at each community’s city hall.

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The League of Women Voters Oakland Area serves 60 communities and 27 school districts in Oakland County. It is one of two local Leagues in Oakland County, The other is the League of Women Voters Troy Area.

The League of Women Voters provides non-partisan information about candidates and proposals, according to its website. Each candidate is given an opportunity to provide biographical information and to answer a number of questions on issues important to the office being sought. Proposals on the ballot also appear in the Voter Guides where appropriate.

In Royal Oak, Mayor Michael Fourier is facing a challenge from Mike Skinner. Three full term seats on the City Commission are up for grabs. Sharlan Douglas, Kim Gibbs, Richard Karlowski, Melanie Macey and David Poulton are in the running for the seats.

One partial-term seat is also open. Brandon Anthony Kolo and Randy LeVasseur are running for the position, which ends on Nov. 25, 2019.

Photos courtesy of the city of Royal Oak