Seaside, Gearhart candidates to appear at forum

The Seaside Signal and the Daily Astorian team with American Association of University Women this year to present a Seaside and Gearhart candidate’s forum at Seaside City Hall on Wednesday, Sept. 19, 7 p.m., at Seaside City Hall.

House candidates Tiffiny Mitchell, Vineeta Lower and Brian Halvorsen will participate or send a representative.

Candidates participating include Seaside Mayor Jay Barber and challenger John Chapman; and Seaside city councilors Steve Wright, Tita Montero and Dana Phillips, who are each running unopposed.

In Gearhart, incumbent Kerry Smith will be challenged by Jack Zimmerman for the Position 1 seat. Position 3 office-holder Paulina Cockrum is running unopposed.