The Richmond Crusade for Voters is hosting a forum for the candidates seeking to replace Parker C. Agelasto as representative for the 5th District on the Richmond City Council.

The forum, which is free and open to the public, will be held 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 10, at Fifth Baptist Church, 1415 W. Cary St.

All eight candiates have been invited, according to organizers.

The forum will be moderated by radio personality Clovia Lawrence, with closing remarks by former City Councilman Sa’ad El-Amin.

“The forum will give not only the residents of the 5th District, but all Richmond city residents and taxpayers the opportunity to hear from the candidates who, if elected, will vote and pass legislation on issues that will affect” all city residents and their families, said John Dixon, chairman of the Crusade’s Research Committee.

The committee also will hold one-on-one interviews with the candidates before making an endorsement recommendation at the Crusade’s meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 24.

Details: Mr. Dixon, (804) 513-5644 or jdixon5644@gmail.com or Stephanie Rizzi, Research Committee vice chair, (804) 300-1207 or stephanierizzi27@gmail.com.