Thumbs up: Questioning the candidates
The nonpartisan group Parent Power will host a forum featuring IPS school board candidates from 6-7:30 p.m. on Oct. 2 at Martin University's Gathertorium, 2171 Avondale Place (west of 22nd and Sherman). The forum will feature an opportunity for parents and community members to question participating candidates. Organizers are also providing Spanish language translation and headsets. Also coming soon: The Hoosier Environmental Council will hold a lieutenant gubernatorial forum on the environment at 6:30 p.m., Oct. 11, at the Indiana Historical Society Auditorium. Candidates Vi Simpson, a Democrat, and Libertarian Brad Klopfenstein confirmed participation. Republican Sue Ellspermann offered a one-on-one meeting with HEC, but her campaign has so far declined to participate in the forum.