Citizens who are or may be interested in running for public office are encouraged to attend an upcoming workshop on “How to Run for Public Office.” The workshop will be held on Wednesday, May 17, in the Southern Virginia Higher Education Foundation Boardroom in the Southern Virginia Higher Education Center from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
 
The workshop will include information from the State Board of Elections with Heather Harding, Halifax County Voter Registrar; and Halifax County in Review; and From Candidate to Elected Official.
 
This workshop will provide the appropriate steps necessary to run an election campaign. Whether already running or considering a run in the upcoming November 2017 election or sometime in the future, this workshop will provide useful information.
 
“The Halifax County Chamber of Commerce is offering the workshop in an effort to encourage more citizens to get involved in public service either through elective office or service on boards and committees,” stated Chamber President Mitzi McCormick. “Citizen engagement leads to better collaboration and a more healthy and vital community.”
 
For more information or to register for the workshop, please contact the Chamber office at 434-572-3085 or by email at info@halifaxchamber.net.  While there is no cost to participate, registrations are requested and should be made by Friday, May 12.