CITY OF KATY, Texas (Covering Katy News) — Seven Katy City Council candidates will make history April 7, debating alongside the city’s iconic 177-foot Cardiff Rice Dryer in what will be the first-ever candidate forum held at the landmark venue.
The event will be held at The Dryer from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Candidates will seek seats in Ward A, Ward B and the at-large position.
Seven Candidates Confirmed for Katy City Council Forum
Andrew Nurcahya, owner of The Dryer, is hosting the forum and confirmed that seven candidates have committed to attending. Running for the at-large seat are Paul Follis and AJ Bailey. Ward A candidates include Johnston Dietz and J.R. Richardson. Ward B candidates are Michael Meihls, Lyn Sullivan and Michael Payne.
How the Town Hall Will Work
Residents who wish to ask questions must sign up on-site between 5:30 and 5:55 p.m. Questions will be written on index cards, which will be collected during candidates’ opening introductions. Each question will be limited to 30 seconds, and candidates will have up to two minutes to respond.
Each candidate will deliver a brief introduction at the start of the event. Questioning will conclude by 7:20 p.m., followed by closing statements until the event ends at 7:30 p.m…