The Highland County Democratic Party is inviting residents to meet candidates for Hillsboro city offices from 5-7 p.m. tonight (Thursday, June 22) at the Liberty Park shelter.

Hot dogs, cookies, iced tea and lemonade will be served and door prizes will be awarded. There is no charge for the event.

“This is your chance to meet our candidates, ask questions, make suggestions and let our candidates know what you feel are important issues facing our city,” said Dinah Phillips, chair of the local Democratic Party.

Democratic candidates are: David McKenna, judge, Hillsboro municipal court; Rob Smith, Ward 1 council; Jason Burns, Ward 2 council; Tim Countryman, Ward 3 council; Mary Stanforth, Ward 4 council; Brandon Leeth, council at large; and Patricia Burns, city treasurer.