CONWAY — There are four candidates (Michael Callis, incumbent Mark Hounsell, incumbent Joe Lentini and Cheri Sullivan) seeking two three-year seats on the Conway School Board. Voting takes place on Tuesday, April 9 at the Conway Community Building in Center Conway from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
The following is Callis’ questionnaire:
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