Date Set for Town of Lexington Candidate Forum
October 2, 2025
The Lexington Chamber and Visitors Center, the Lexington County Chronicle, and the League of Women Voters are jointly hosting a candidate forum for the upcoming Town of Lexington council election.
The forum will be held on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at 6:15 p.m. at the North Lake Community Learning Center (702 N. Lake Drive, Lexington). The event is free and open to the community.
Five candidates are vying for three council seats: incumbents Todd Carnes, Gavin Smith, and Ron Williams, as well as challengers Greg Brewer and Doug Leonard.
“The purpose of this forum is to educate voters about the candidates and to bring business and area residents together to hear how the candidates stand on various business and community issues, “ said Angelle LaBorde, Chamber President & CEO.
Candidates will participate in a timed question-and-answer session and deliver brief opening statements and closing remarks. The forum will be moderated by a Chamber representative. Audience questions will not be permitted. For residents unable to attend in person, the forum will be streamed live on the Lexington Chamber & Visitors Center’s Facebook page.
This forum offers residents the opportunity to hear directly from those seeking office, fostering transparency, civic engagement, and informed decision-making—elements vital to the future of a growing municipality like the Town of Lexington.
As a non-profit, nonpartisan organization, the Lexington Chamber does not support or oppose any candidates for political office.
About the Lexington Chamber:
An accredited Chamber, The Lexington Chamber and Visitors Center has been creating a community that grows business for more than 65 years. Through services, advocacy, and education for its 715+ shareholders, the LCVC strives to promote business prosperity and a thriving community. To learn more about the Chamber and the Lexington area, visit www.lexingtonsc.org.
