Moderator Mark Lewis, Rowan Chamber Governmental Affairs Volunteer with Peoples Bank will ask the candidates questions submitted to the Salisbury Post. Please send questions to be considered to editor@salisburypost.com.

The Rowan Chamber of Commerce invites you to a Salisbury City Council Candidate Forum to be held on Mon., October 16, 6 p.m., at the Norvell Theatre (135 E. Fisher St.).  The event is free and open to the public.

The event is sponsored by the Salisbury Post, Catawba College and the Rowan Chamber. The purpose of the event is to educate voters about the candidates and their stands on issues of importance to the business community.

Moderator Mark Lewis, Rowan Chamber Governmental Affairs Volunteer with Peoples Bank will ask the candidates questions submitted to the Salisbury Post. Please send questions to be considered to editor@salisburypost.com.

All candidates for Mayor and City Council were invited to the forum. The Candidates that have confirmed their attendance are incumbents Mayor Karen Alexander (running unopposed) Mayor Pro Tem Tamara Sheffield, Council Members Harry McLaughlin, Anthony Smith, David Post, and challengers Gemale Black, Shanikka Gadson-Harris and Rasheed Hasan.