Fairfax Mayoral Election Candidate Forum Thursday

FAIRFAX, VA — FAIRFAX, VA — The city's three candidates for mayor — council members Michael J. DeMarco, David L. Meyer and Eleanor D. "Ellie" Smith — will gather for a forum tonight ahead of the Feb. 7 special election.

Sponsored by the City of Fairfax Homeowners Association, it's set for 7 p.m. at Old Town Hall, 3999 University Drive.

It's the second such gathering of the candidates in a little more than a week.

Steven Stombres has been the acting mayor following the arrest of then-mayor Scott Silverthorne last August on sex-for-meth charges.

Submit questions for the candidates to votefairfaxcity@gmail.com.

The program will be shown live and replayed on Cityscreen-12, which can be viewed on the city website and on cable television. The program also will be posted on the City of Fairfax YouTube channel.

Important Dates & Deadlines for the Special Election

Election:

• February 7, 2017 Special Election (6 a.m.-7 p.m.)

View the Order and Writ for February 7, 2017 Special Election

Registration:

• January 24, 2017 - Last day to register 5 p.m.deadline or must have January 24th postmark date

Absentee Voting:

• January 31, 2017 - Last day to submit an absentee ballot application 5 p.m. deadline.
• February 4, 2017 - Last day to vote in-person absentee. 5 p.m. deadline.

In-Person Absentee Voting:

• February 3rd; Monday - Friday; 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
• Saturday, February 4th; 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

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