WETUMPKA, AL (WSFA) -
With just fewer than four weeks until municipal elections in our area, the candidates are pulling out all the stops. In Wetumpka, voters got the chance to hear directly from the candidates for mayor and city council at a forum Thursday night.
It touched on key issues facing Wetumpka, including the casino expansion.
"We want to take advantage of that and we want to make sure that we open doors to where we benefit from what they're doing out here," said Mayor Jerry Willis, who is seeking another term.
"In a collaborative effort, between them and the city, we can be poised as they grow and the city of Wetumpka grows, we can ensure the very best for our city," said City Councilman Ken Hammock, who is challenging Willis.
Voters we spoke with appreciated the chance to get up close and personal with the candidates and hear from them all in one place, as they make their decisions before the election.
"I gotta go home and think about it," said Cheryl Tucker, who attended the forum. "And just say who I think is going to be the better candidate to better help Wetumpka."
"I really didn't hear any bad answers," said Marilee Tankersley. "I thought all of them have very good answers. Several of them honed in on issues I was very interested in."
The candidates also discussed revitalization, improving life for youth, and bringing more jobs to the city.
The forum was sponsored by the Wetumpka Area Chamber of Commerce. Election Day is August 28th.
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