Political Forum for Marianna Police Chief Candidates Is Scheduled For April 3rd

This will be a great opportunity for the voters in Marianna to meet the candidates now competing for job as Chief of Police
By Sid Riley

There are three candidates competing for the job that will soon be vacated by Lou Roberts as he runs for Sheriff of Jackson County. Hayes Baggett, Don Bland, and Virgil Watson are all announced candidates hoping to become the next Chief of Police in Marianna.
On April 3, just days before the final election on April 8, there will be a special public event held to give the residents of Marianna a chance to meet these candidates face to face. A political forum will be held at the new Marianna High School Auditorium at 6:30 PM. This event will be sponsored by Chipola Television (CTV-4), the Jackson County NAACP, and the Jackson County Times. The format will be similar to the format planned for the more expansive county and state candidates forums scheduled for August.
Royce Reagan will serve as moderator, and a three member panel will present pre-prepared questions to the candidates. The panel will consist of a designated representative from the NAACP, Sheriff John McDaniel, and Sid Riley. This event will be a great opportunity for the voters in the city to evaluate these candidates prior to casting votes on April 8. Plan to attend.