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Candidate Forum set for upcoming Fort Walton Beach City Council election

The forum, scheduled for Monday, Sept. 14 at The Venue at Beach Weekend in Fort Walton Beach, will begin with a meet-and-greet at 5:30 p.m., followed by candidate questions at 6:15 p.m.

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Ten candidates vying for 4 seats on the Fort Walton Beach City Council have been invited to participate in a public forum featuring a meet-and-greet session followed by a question-and-answer period.

The forum, scheduled for Monday, Sept. 14 at The Venue at Beach Weekend in Fort Walton Beach, will begin with a meet-and-greet at 5:30 p.m., followed by candidate questions at 6:15 p.m.

Candidates invited to participate include:

Brandon Bishop
Schuyler Black
Steve Caldarelli
Tyler Capelotti
Gloria DeBerry (incumbent)
Denise Dierker
Glen Guarin
Jeffrey Pendleton
Matthew Turpin
Payne Walker (incumbent)

The general election is scheduled for Nov. 3.

The event is hosted by Beach Weekend.

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