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Yankton City Commission Candidate Forum

Yankton City Commission Candidate Forum

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Eight of the nine candidates running for three open seats on the Yankton City Commission took part in a public forum Thursday afternoon at the
Elks Club in Yankton.
The candidates made opening statements then answered questions from moderator April Hauge.
The eight candidates are: Brian Bertsch, Tom Bixler, Bill Conkling, Ashley Dimmer, Patricia Grant, Zachery Hoover, Samuel Hummel and Dave Spencer.
Candidate Camillia Higgins did not attend.

The forum was sponsored by Yankton Thrive and Interchange.

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