As the June 16 primary election quickly approaches voters are once again faced with an important civic responsibility, right, and privilege — choosing individuals to represent their communities who will make decisions that impact our day-to-day lives. The following Candidate Guide is designed to provide readers within our coverage area with a convenient, local resource for learning about the candidates seeking office. Not all candidates will be on the June 16 ballot, however, it is important this information is readily available for voters now to make an informed decision. Our goal is to present each candidate fairly and consistently by providing the same limited information and we highly encourage readers to dig deeper, ask more questions, and be an active participate in the electoral process.