It’s one down, one to go in West University’s Zoom candidate forums sponsored by Essentials Magazine/InstantNews. The two mayoral hopefuls — incumbent Councilmember/Mayor Pro Tem Kevin Trautner and former Mayor Susan Sample — faced off Wednesday night, and tonight, starting at 7 p.m., the nine candidates for four City Council positions will answer questions posed by voters … [Read more...] about Here’s how to access Essentials/Instant News West U council candidates’ Zoom forum tonight, last night’s mayoral session

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We’re hosting 2 virtual West U candidates’ forums. Here’s how to pose questions, ZOOM in
Essentials Magazine/InstantNews will conduct two virtual candidates forums next week prior to the start of early voting in West University’s municipal election. Invitations have gone out to the two candidates for mayor and nine City Council hopefuls — and now it’s voters’ turn to submit questions for possible inclusion and to get ready to ZOOM in. The mayoral forum will … [Read more...] about We’re hosting 2 virtual West U candidates’ forums. Here’s how to pose questions, ZOOM in
West U, you have an election. Meet your 12 (count ‘em, 12) candidates
By Charlotte Aguilar With nothing but a winter weather emergency on most minds the past week, the close of candidate filing for West University’s May’s municipal election got little attention — but the ballot is going to be a whopper, with 12 residents making a run for office. The two-person race for mayor and 10 candidates seeking four council positions is a stark contract … [Read more...] about West U, you have an election. Meet your 12 (count ‘em, 12) candidates
Three council candidates back Higley for West U mayor
Three West University City Council candidates — all presumptive councilmembers-elect — have endorsed Bob Higley for mayor. In a statement issued Wednesday, Lauri Lankford, Ed Sobash and Kevin Trautner threw their support behind Higley, who is facing Kevin Boyle in the May 4 election. John Barnes was the only council candidate not included in the endorsement. With four … [Read more...] about Three council candidates back Higley for West U mayor