About the Duncanville Candidates’ Forum

The Duncanville Candidates’ Forum on Arts, Culture & Economy is a nonpartisan public event designed to provide voters with a clear understanding of where candidates for Duncanville City Council stand on issues related to the arts, cultural development, and the creative economy. By fostering informed civic dialogue, the forum ensures that arts and culture remain central to discussions about Duncanville’s economic future.

Educate Voters – Provide Duncanville residents with direct access to candidates’ views on arts policy and economic growth.
Encourage Public Engagement – Offer a space where the community can ask questions and engage in meaningful discussions with those seeking public office.
Promote a Nonpartisan Dialogue – Ensure an unbiased, issue-focused conversation where all candidates are given equal opportunity to share their perspectives.

Opening Statements – Each candidate presents their vision for arts, culture, and economic development in Duncanville.
Moderated Discussion – Candidates respond to pre-selected, issue-based questions.
Audience Q&A – Community members submit questions that are pre-screened to ensure relevance and fairness.
Closing Statements – Each candidate has an opportunity to summarize their position.

The forum is open to all candidates officially running for Duncanville City Council.
Candidates are given equal speaking time and must confirm participation by the stated deadline.
The event does not endorse or oppose any candidate and is conducted in a strictly neutral manner.