Walnut Gardens Congregation, Community of Christ, 19201 East R D Mize Rd, Independence MO

An in-person public forum with candidates for the Independence school board will be hosted by the Walnut Gardens Community of Christ Congregation, 19201 East R.D. Mize Road, 7-8:30 PM, Wednesday, March 6. Seven candidates will vie for three 6-year terms on the board, including incumbents Eric Knipp and Carrie Dixon, along with candidates Dennis Green, Zac McLaughlin, Wendy Baird, Brandi Pruente, and Jason Vollmecke. The event will be moderated by Examiner editor, Jeff Fox, who will pose questions sent in advance to the candidates, plus questions submitted in writing by those in attendance. The sponsoring Community Engagement Team of Walnut Gardens is offering the event without charge to the public, in anticipation of civil conversation as candidates express their perspectives on best practices and policies for the Independence School District. The school board election is scheduled Tuesday, April 2. 

For further information, please contact:
Jim Hannah, co-facilitator 
Walnut Gardens community Engagement Team
Email: jim@jays.net
Cell: 816-719-5583