This past Monday, the first of three debates leading up to the Nov. 3 elections was held at JCU. The debate concerned changes to University Heights’ Charter.Â
Dora Pruce, director of government and community relations at JCU, reported that approximately 75 people attended the debate. Most of them were UH residents, and few were students.
The JCU student body has a responsibility to educate themselves on the issues and to vote accordingly. Complaints from students about the city will fall upon deaf ears if the students do not make their voices heard in the election.
There are two debates remaining, one for the mayoral candidates and one for city council positions. They will be held on Oct. 21 and 28, respectively. Students should attend these debates and learn the platforms of the candidates.
