Supervisor Jim Chapman announced today that his efforts to bring all the Green Charter Township candidates together was unsuccessful.

Supervisor Chapman arranged for a livestreamed debate on Thursday, Oct. 19. A venue on neutral grounds was secured. Retired Judge Susan Grant had agreed to moderate the exchange. Questions were to address the administration of the township, its needs and future.

“We had hoped to allow the voters to hear directly from the candidates how they hoped to serve the community,” Chapman said. “Unfortunately, it appears that the opposition candidates have other goals.”

The opposition candidates were given an invitation on Friday and were asked to respond by Monday. Mr. Kruse responded by asking when they would learn what the questions were. He was answered that all questions would be provided before the debate once all parties had agreed to participate. No other communication has been received from any of the opposition candidates.