ESCANABA — A question and answer forum featuring Escanaba School Board nominees will be held Thursday, Sept. 10, at 6:30 p.m. in Escanaba’s Ludington Park at the Karas Memorial Band Shell.

The Michigan Education Support Professional Association (MESPA) will host the open question and answer forum. The event will allow school board candidates to share their experience and answer questions from the public.

On the Nov. 3 ballot, Escanaba voters will be asked to select three new school board members. Current council member Kathy Jensen’s seat is vacant and incumbents James Hermans and Todd Milkiewicz terms have expired. Both Hermans and Milkiewicz are seeking re-election. The other nominees are David Deno, Sage Dubord, Jennifer Johnson-Reeves and James Segorski.

“The event will give (the public) insight, which is needed, before November’s election. Informed voters are the best voters,” said event moderator Gypsia Flath.

The forum will feature six pre-approved questions that each candidate will answer. At the end of the session, there will be time for the public to ask specific questions. Questions will address a candidate’s views on budget management, employee wages and worker unions. This event is open to the public and everyone is encouraged to attend.