Thursday, October 4, 2018

Candidates Outline and Agenda for October 23 Facebook Live Town Hall Forum

“ALL OF DUMAS UNITED” |10.23.2018 | 5pm-7pm
FACEBOOK LIVE DUMAS/DESHA Town Hall Forum|HMC |  225 S. Walnut @ Waterman
(Note: Any person or organization that desires to submit a proposal for the city/county or for other program partners to review, please let’s us know by October 21, in writing and send to our email listed at: allofdumasunited@gmail.com  Also let us know if you want to be one of the 10 Official FB LIVE Reporters for this and future events.)

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
HMC—Hunt Memorial Cathedral of Faith | 225 South Walnut at Waterman, Dumas, AR 71639
Decision Time in D-Town is a town hall forum with and for the people who live and serve in Dumas/Desha and for those who desire to serve as elected officials in Dumas/Desha 2018, and beyond. The outline aims to allow candidates/citizens to prepare and get a look ahead at the forum format as the community continues to come together for positive dialogue and actions regarding what can be done and what will be done to make Dumas/Desha a better place for ALL of DUMAS and Desha.
Part I: Meet and Greet leaders from across the state to include the office of Governor Hutchinson
Part II: Dumas City Review 2010—2018
A. Current City and Civic Administrators and New Candidates (Please prepare written handouts)
i. New Programs Promised: (This is from current elected officials who are currently or have served
during this eight-year term)
ii. New Programs Started/Completed: (This is from current officials and/or persons seeking office)
iii. New Programs Terminated: (Based on program(s) not being sustainable as projected)
iv. New Programs Ended: (Based on grant or program term limits satisfactorily completed only)
B. Up Next for Dumas/Desha: 2019 Initiatives (Please prepare written handouts)
i. Please list your top three New Development Plans for your office/position
ii. Please list your top three programs/initiatives that you will prioritize to continue
iii. Please list programs (if any) that you want to see end during your administration
iv. List two or three things that you will want to see changed in the city/county administration
(For A & B above, candidates need to email reply to allofdumasunited@gmail.com by 10.16.2018.) Please prepare written handouts for up to 100 persons.
Part III: Our Vote— What Are the Issues and Who are the Candidates? All candidates for local and state offices for Dumas/Desha are invited to share their platform. 5-7 minutes each.
Part IV: ‘Let Your Voice Be Heard’ The Community Speaks
A. Updating Visions from the Community- (This is a list of community programs and initiatives brought
forth from the community that provide services that benefit the entire community and/or county.
B. Questions by the Moderator and from the Audience. Community leaders including youth will address topics and ask questions to the candidates.
C. Closing Remarks/Prayer/Adjournment/Reception/Adjournment:

or information on the presenters and organizers or to get involved please visit: www.allofdumasunited.blogspot.com or please contact Linda Rogers 501.683.8555

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