Watch the LWVLC 2026 Leelanau County Candidate Forum for the Village of Empire and Empire Township

The League of Women Voters Leelanau County held a candidate forum at the Empire Township Hall on September 21, 2026, featuring candidates for positions in the Village of Empire and Empire Township.

Timestamps:

Village of Empire President and Trustee Candidates: 00:00:14

Empire Township Trustee Candidates: 00:58:23

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The video begins with candidates for President of the Empire Village Council, Tom Rademacher, and Meg Walton. Next are the Village of Empire Trustee Candidates: Sam Barr, Sue Palmer.. Due to a technical issue, the Village of Empire portion of this recording is available as audio only. Even so, we are pleased to share the recording so voters can still hear directly from the candidates and learn more about the people seeking to serve their

community.

Empire Township Trustee Candidates follow with Christine Deucher (not present), Casey Noonan, Elizabeth Wolterink.

The forum was moderated by retired Judge Marian Kromkowski.