4 local non-partisan groups holding event at Port Royal’s Shellring Ale Works
From staff reports
Local non-partisan organizations Indivisible Beaufort, Families Against Book Bans, Lowcountry Pride and League of Women Voters of Beaufort are hosting a Meet and Greet Forum for all candidates running for South Carolina’s 1st Congressional District seat, currently held by Republican Nancy Mace.
The event will take place from 6 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, April 10 at Shellring Ale Works, 1111 11th St, Port Royal. It will provide a platform for constituents to engage with the candidates in an open and inclusive setting.
The Meet and Greet Forum aims to foster dialogue, promote civic engagement, and empower voters by offering them the opportunity to interact directly with the individuals seeking to represent them in Congress. All candidates running for South Carolina’s 1st Congressional District seat have been invited to attend the forum and share their platforms with the community.
All registered candidates are invited to participate. As of March 21, Mac Deford (D), Michael B. Moore (D) and Catherine Templeton (R) have committed to attend. Bill Young (R) is unable to attend but will send a written statement to be read as well as his responses to the forum questions.
“We are proud to collaborate with local non-partisan groups to host this Meet and Greet Forum at Shellring Ale Works,” Lowcountry Pride Co-Chair Angela Wright said in a news release. “This event underscores our commitment to promoting transparency, encouraging voter participation, and providing a space for meaningful dialogue between candidates and constituents.”
The non-partisan nature of the event ensures that all candidates have an equal opportunity to engage with voters, present their ideas, and address key issues that are important to the residents of South Carolina Congressional District 1. Shellring Ale Works’ welcoming atmosphere will provide a casual setting for attendees to interact with the candidates in a relaxed and informal environment.
“We invite all members of the community to join us at Shellring Ale Works on April 10 to meet the candidates, ask questions, and participate in the democratic process,” Families Against Book Bans Chair Melinda Henrickson said.
