Bold questions were asked and answered
Information released by Chelan High School
High School Seniors are always encouraged to participate in upcoming elections. Students were recently given voter registration information in their senior advisory classes as we usually do this time of year in order to encourage 18 year old students to register and vote.
This year, Superintendent DePaoli was approached with the idea by one of the candidates to have a debate for students and from there we set up the time and date. Seniors had the opportunity to develop questions that were relative to them during recent advisory classes and generated all the questions asked during the debate. We were able to use our advisory time today and 10 minutes of 1st and 2nd periods, so students missed minimal class time. Teachers noted ongoing conversations between students about the candidates and issues after the event.
CHS is very grateful to Mayor Cooney and Mr. Goedde for taking the time to allow our students to take part in the democratic process and see candidates doing so in a diplomatic and civilized manner!
Editor’s Note: There was a miscommunication regarding the time of the Q&A so LCN and other media representatives arrived too late to document the candidate’s answers. We are providing the questions submitted (those in bold were asked and answered during the forum). We applaud the involvement of the school district and CHS Seniors in the upcoming election and look forward to their continued voice and vote about their community.
Questions submitted by CHS Seniors. The ones in bold were drawn during the forum.
How will you involve Chelan residents in the decision making process?
What is one major change you want to make for Chelan?
As Chelan becomes more of a wine industry focused area, it seems as if most activities are adult oriented. What are your plans to ensure that Chelan has more activities for youth?
Why do you want to be mayor?
As a mayor, what can you do and/or what would you do to support our schools?
What are your thoughts on the old bridge being a one way?
How would you balance the needs of tourism with the needs of locals taking into consideration things like housing, roads, parking?
What would you do as mayor to help protect our environment?
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Would it ever be possible to have an indoor swimming pool facility?
What would you do to have lower prices on housing?
Do you have any plans to add more parking in the downtown area?
How would you help youth stay out of trouble by having things to do?
What is your vision for Chelan?
What is the most important goal you would have as mayor? Please be specific.
How would you balance the needs of tourism with the needs of locals taking into consideration things like housing, roads, parking?
Would you ever support fast food restaurants like McDonalds coming to Chelan? Why or why not?
How will you involve Chelan residents in the decision making process?
What is one major change you want to make for Chelan?
As Chelan becomes more of a wine industry focused area, it seems as if most activities are adult oriented. What are your plans to ensure that Chelan has more activities for youth?
Why do you want to be mayor?
As a mayor, what can you do and/or what would you do to support our schools?
What are your thoughts on the old bridge being a one way?
Would it ever be possible to have an indoor swimming pool facility?
What would you do to have lower prices on housing?
Do you have any plans to add more parking in the downtown area?
How would you help youth stay out of trouble by having things to do?
What is your vision for Chelan?
What is the most important goal you would have as mayor? Please be specific.
Would you ever support fast food restaurants like McDonalds coming to Chelan? Why or why not?
