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League of Women Voters to host online info session Oct. 7 on Charter Review Commission

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The League of Women Voters of Snohomish County (LWVSC) will host candidate forums and an online information session about the Snohomish County Charter Review Commission on Oct. 7. Voters will select three commissioners from each county district, making this event crucial for local governance. The livestream at 6:30 p. m.

will feature key speakers, including Garth Fell, the Snohomish County auditor, and former commissioners. On Oct. 16, the LWVSC will also hold forums focused on candidates for South County Regional Fire Authority Commissioner Districts 1 and 5. All forums will be recorded and available on the League's YouTube Channel and podcast platform. Residents can find the complete schedule under the Voter Toolkit on the League's website, lwvsnoho.

org. Additionally, the forums will air on local radio stations KSER 90. 87 FM and KXIR 89. 9 FM. This outreach effort emphasizes the importance of informed voting in local elections.

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