TAMWORTH — In a Zoom-held listening session, three local Democratic candidates took questions Thursday about the environment and education, among other topics.
The session was a chance for state Reps. Jerry Knirk (D-Freedom)Â and Susan Ticehurst (D-Tamworth) and Chris McAleer (D-Jackson) to hear voters' concerns. At the peak there were 21 participants, including two couples, according to the Zoom login count. Carroll County Democrats' Chairman Knute Ogren moderated the session.Â
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