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Politics & Government

Forsyth County Candidates Meet and Greet

Several candidates running for various seats in Forsyth County gathered recently for an informal meet and greet.

A healthy crowd of candidates, customers and supporters ignored the threatening skies and attended a “Meet and Greet the Candidates” Friday at located in south Forsyth County. 

With the July 31 General Primary a week away, several of the candidates mingled with each other and customers in a relaxed setting discussing their platforms as well as some of the issues Forsyth County currently faces.

The candidates in attendance included:

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  • (candidate, Forsyth County Coroner)
  • (incumbent, Forsyth County Commissioner, District 5)
  • (candidate, Forsyth County Commissioner, District 2)
  • (candidate, Forsyth County Magistrate)
  • (candidate, State Representative, District 26)
  • (candidate, Forsyth County Sheriff)
  • (candidate, Forsyth County Commissioner, District 4)
  • (candidate, Forsyth County Coroner)
  • (candidate, Forsyth County Coroner)
  • (incumbent, Forsyth County Sheriff)
  • (candidate, Forsyth County Sheriff)
  • (incumbent, Forsyth County Commissioner, District 2)

“The candidates universally appreciated the opportunity to press the flesh in a unique, informal setting”, said Jim Luftman, owner of Blue Havana II Cigars.

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