(EVANSVILLE, Indiana) October 08, 2022 – Southwestern Indiana Women of Action is hosting a Candidate Forum, featuring several candidates from Vanderburgh and Warrick counties. The event will take place on Thursday, October 13, 2022, at CK Newsome Center, located at 100 E Walnut St #1, Evansville, Indiana. Doors open at 5 pm, with candidate introductions beginning at 5:30 pm. The event is free and open to the public.
Candidates for the following offices have been invited to attend: Vanderburgh County Council, Vanderburgh County Sheriff, Vanderburgh County School Board, Warrick County Council, Warrick County School Board, and Indiana State Representative District 75. Additional candidates may be added. For more information, visit the event’s Facebook page.
President Stephanie Gerhardt shared more about both the organization and the event itself. “We are extremely excited to bring this event to the community. Voting in our local elections is one of the most important things the citizens of our communities can do. However, we realize that it can be difficult to find information about candidates at the local level.†Gerhardt added, “That is one of many reasons we decided to form the Southwestern Indiana Women of Action, and why events like this Candidate Forum are at the heart of our organization.â€
The event is expected to be value-packed with several candidates attending. The audience is encouraged to bring questions to ask candidates during a portion of the event. Candidates may choose to bring materials to share with the audience. Additional information will also be available about how to join the Southwestern Indiana Women of Action group.Â
About Southwestern Indiana Women of Action
Southwestern Indiana Women of Action’s vision is to become a trusted organization dedicated to improving the quality of life in the communities in which we serve. Our mission is to provide a non-partisan outlet for individuals who identify as female and their allies to become involved in and feel connected to their communities in order to drive positive change. The Women of Action organization exists to educate, organize and mobilize voters in Southwestern Indiana through civic engagement and outreach on key community issues, in an unbiased manner via grassroots efforts. Membership is open to anyone age 16 and older who lives or works in one of the following five counties: Warrick, Vanderburgh, Spencer, Gibson, and Posey.Â
