x
Breaking News
More () »

Killeen NAACP hosts candidate forum for city, school board hopefuls

Fourteen candidates spoke to potential voters about varying issues affecting local community and why they should be elected into office

KILLEEN, Texas — The May election is less than a month away and the Killeen chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People is preparing voters with the information they need to make informed decisions before heading to the polls. 

Fourteen candidates running for races in the city greeted voters at Anderson Chapel A.M.E. Church located at 1002 Jefferis Avenue. They also answered questions in a panel-based forum. 

The event was moderated by Harker Heights High Seniors Jonathan Coleman and Donald Bentley, III. Teacher staff shortages, special education, and district funding were topics for Killeen ISD hopefuls. Separately, council and mayoral candidates spoke on why they should be elected, city problems and if council members deserve pay for their service. 

Candidates who participated in the forum are: 

KILLEEN ISD PLACE 1 - Brenda J. Adams

KILLEEN ISD PLACE 2 - Susan M. Jones

KILLEEN ISD PLACE 3 - Oliver Mintz

                                         Lenna Barr (sent message)

KILLEEN MAYOR - Patsy Bracey

                                Holly A. Teel

                                James Everard

                                Debbie Nash-King

KILLEEN CITY COUNCIL MEMBER-AT-LARGE

                                Melissa Brown

                                Joseph Segarra

                                Ken Wilkerson

                                Leo J. Gukeisen

                                Rick Williams

                                Ramon Alvarez 

Early voting for the election starts April 25th and goes through May 2nd. The local election is May 7th. 

For more information on the upcoming election, you can visit the city's website and stick with 6 News for election night coverage. 

Also on KCENTV.com:

    

Before You Leave, Check This Out