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Education Association to host School Board Candidate Forum

Written by: October 08 2010
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VERO BEACH — The Indian River County Education Association will host a School Board Candidate Forum Oct. 18 at the Heritage Center in Vero Beach.

Along with a debate involving all three candidates for the District 5 School Board seat, there will be a presentation on Amendment 8, involving class sizes, and the .25-mill referendum. The debate begins at 5:30 and is expected to wrap up by 8:30 p.m. The candidates include Kimberly Keithahn, Jeff Pegler and write-in candidate Althea McKenzie.

The audience is encouraged to ask questions of the candidates at the start of the debate.

Questions will also be answered regarding Amendment 8 and the millage referendum.

The Heritage Center is located at 2140 14th Ave., Vero Beach.

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