UPDATED: Saanich byelection candidates consider second public forum

UPDATED: Saanich byelection candidates consider second public forum

All 10 candidates in Saanich byelection will be at Sept. 12 forum

Saanich residents may get a second chance to hear from the 10 candidates running to fill the open seat on council.

Rebecca Mersereau – one of the 10 candidates running – said she would like to see a second forum and has offered to co-organize it with the other candidates.

The call for a second debate come after organizers confirmed all 10 candidates will take part in the forum scheduled for Sept.

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