Chamber holds election debate

LEAMINGTON — The Bank Theatre was the setting for a Candidates’ Night on Tuesday, September 14, hosted by the Leamington District Chamber of Commerce.

Four of the five Chatham-Kent Leamington candidates attended and answered a variety of questions from moderator Corey Robertson.

About 40 people attended The Bank Theatre for the event, with questions ranging from COVID recovery, to Indigenous issues, to the economy and climate change.

The Chatham-Kent Leamington candidates answer questions from moderator Corey Robertson at last week’s Leamington Chamber of Commerce debate at The Bank Theatre. From left are Dave Epp, Mark Vercouteren, Dan Gelinas, Greg Hetherington and Corey Robertson.

Photo courtesy of Michelle Fortier

Each candidate had opening and closing statements to present their opinions as well as 90 seconds to answer each question without interruption.

Dave Epp (Conservative), Mark Vercouteren (Green), Dan Gelinas (NDP) and Greg Hetherington (Liberal) all attended. Liz Vallee of the People’s Party of Canada was not present.