“We The People of Clallam County,” a series of listening sessions and candidate forums planned for eight different sites throughout Clallam County and organized by candidates running for Charter Review Commission, begin on Sept. 9.

During the first hour of these gatherings, attendees have an opportunity to share their ideas regarding priorities for review by the commission. Depending on the number of people wanting to participate, each person will likely have 1-3 minutes to speak.

Charter Review Commission candidates will have an opportunity to introduce themselves and speak during the second hour, starting with the candidates from the district where the event is held.

All listening sessions/candidate forums are from 6-8 p.m. Dates/locations include:

• Thursday, Sept. 19 — Port Angeles Library’s Carver Room, 2210 S. Peabody St.

• Friday, Sept. 20 — Clallam Bay Sekiu Lions Club; 90 Bogachiel St., Clallam Bay

• Friday, Sept. 27 — Forks Athletic & Aquatic Club, 91 Maple Ave.

• Monday, Sept. 30 — Crescent Grange 1123 (Joyce area), 50724 US Highway 112, Port Angeles

• Friday, Oct. 4 — Makah Tribal Marina, 1321 Bayview Ave., Neah Bay

• Thursday, Oct. 10 — Elwha Klallam Heritage Center, 401 E. First St., Port Angeles

• Thursday, Oct. 17 — Jamestown S’Klallam Tribal Community Center, 1033 Old Blyn Highway, Blyn

• Friday, Oct. 18 — Quileute Tribal Administration’s West Wing Room; 90 Main St., La Push

In the November general election, 15 people are elected to form the Charter Review Commission, with five chosen from each of the three districts in the county.

Commissioners review the adequacy and suitably of the county charter. Amendments approved by the commission go on the November 2020 general election ballot for approval by the voters.