Meet the Candidates: Library Trustees & School Board

About this event

Main Floor - Gardenside. This year, we are proud to be participating with Heart of Ellsworth and the City of Ellsworth in Meet the Candidates - Expanding the Conversation. While the event on October 13 at The Grand will remain focused on candidates for Ellsworth City Council, with a moderated forum designed to help voters learn more about the candidates and the issues shaping our city, we will offer an opportunity for an informal exchange here at the library. At this community gathering you will have the chance to meet all the candidates for the Ellsworth School Board and the Ellsworth Public Library Board of Trustees. This event page will be updated shortly. About Meet the Candidates for Ellsworth City Council Meet the Candidates is an annual, nonpartisan event that provides an educational platform for the voting residents of Ellsworth. All candidates running for a seat on the Ellsworth City Council are encouraged to participate. Events like this raise awareness of local issues and connect community members to participate in our local democracy. This year the event will take place on Tuesday, October 13, 2026 at 6:30 PM ET at The Grand. Meet the Candidates 2026 is brought to you by the City of Ellsworth and produced in partnership with The Ellsworth American and Heart of Ellsworth. Watch the Live Stream or Recording You can watch Meet the Candidates live or on your way to the polls! Head to the City of Ellsworth’s YouTube channel to watch the forum live or later. Submit a Question! We encourage Ellsworth residents and community members to submit questions ahead of the event for possible inclusion in the forum. Submit your questions online (news@ellsworthamerican.com) or on an index card at the event.

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