YWCA and NCNW Alton Section to Host Alton School Board Candidates' Forum
ALTON — YWCA Southwestern Illinois and the Alton Section of the National Council of Negro Women (NCNW) invite all voters in the Alton School District to attend a School Board Candidates’ Forum on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025, at 7 p.m. in the YWCA Gym, located at 304 E. Third St., Alton, IL. With six candidates vying for four four-year seats on the Board of Education in the April 1 election, this forum offers voters a vital opportunity to hear directly from those seeking to shape the future of local education. The candidates are Jack Cox, Jr., Tiana Gipson, Jason Harrison, Barry Macias, Christina Milien, and Aline Russell. The event will begin with each candidate providing a brief introduction, followed by a structured Q&A session using prepared questions. If time allows, audience members will have the chance to submit questions. "School board elections directly impact our children’s education and the future of our community," said Dorothy Hummel, Executive Director, YWC