Southern Burlington County NAACP holds Candidates Forum Thursday

 


BY CLYDE HUGHES | AC JosepH Media

 MOORESTOWN – The public will hear from locals running for office in a rate bipartisan candidates forum put on by the Southern Burlington County NAACP at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 10 at Bethel AME Church, 512 North Church Street.

 The event, titled A Platform for Community Engagement and Political Dialogue, will feature candidates from Burlington County along with the cities of Moorestown and Cinnaminson.

 "This forum serves as a vital opportunity for local residents to engage directly with candidates vying for political office in Burlington County, fostering a healthy democratic process," Shelja Touri, an executive officer for the Southern Burlington County NAACP said.

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