City of Willmar candidates to appear at Friday forum

A City of Willmar Candidate Forum is scheduled Friday at the Willmar Conference Center. The forum is sponsored by the Willmar Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce Public Policy Committee.
The forum will run at 11:30 a.m-1:30 p.m. Eight candidates who filed are confirmed for the event.
The first segment will feature City of Willmar Mayoral Candidates Marv Calvin and Zack Liebl.
The second segment will feature the following candidates:
• Ward 1 incumbent Bruce DeBlieck and challenger Andrew Plowman.
• Ward 2 incumbent Ron Christianson and challenger Steve Gardner.
• Ward 3 incumbent Rick Fagerlie and challenger Bob Enos.
All eight candidates have confirmed their attendance.
This event is open to Chamber members and members of the public with an RSVP. There is a $15 fee, which includes a buffet lunch. RSVP by 5 p.m. today by calling 320-235-0300 or emailing chamber@willmarareachamber.com .