WATCH: Candidates for Detroit school board introduce themselves live

The nine candidates for Detroit school board are gathering Thursday evening at IBEW 58 in Detroit to make their cases in advance of the November general election in which two seats are up for grabs.

The candidates have already introduced themselves in video statements, but this is one of their first chances to address the public in real time.

We’re covering the event — including a live stream the candidates’ opening statements, which should start around 7 p.m.

Click below or check out our Facebook page to see what they have to say. The candidate speeches begin at around the 12:00 minute mark.

Watch the candidates for Detroit school board introduce themselves to a packed house at IBEW 58.

Posted by Chalkbeat Detroit on Thursday, September 20, 2018