A debate between the two candidates, incumbent Chris Nelson and challenger Dan DeGeest, who are running for City Council from the fourth Ward. The Fourth Ward comprises the part of Ames West of University and Stange Road, and North of Lincoln Way except for the neighborhoods immediately South of Hyvee such as those on Tripp St. The North side of the Fourth Ward are homes on the West side of George Washington Carver Road. Questions include those proposed by the candidates and then a few more from KHOI producers.
Elections for the Ames City Council are on November 3rd
To register to vote, to request an absentee ballot or to find your precinct location, check the Story County Auditor’s website.
Need to know more about your candidates? Go online to VOTE411.org for resumes and candidate positions on issues of importance to the Ames community. The VOTE411 Voter Guide is a new online tool for voters – brought to you by the (nonpartisan) League of Women Voters of Ames and Story County.
View video of the Ames Progressive City Council Candidate Forum of 10/29/2015
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Online Information Sources:
- Chris Nelson for Ames City Council
- Dan DeGeest for Ames
- Story County Auditor’s website
- Ames Polling Locations
- Ames precinct map
Originally broadcast 10/28/2015
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