Candidates Paul Seaton, Mary “Beth” Wythe and John Cox will take part in debates hosted by the Homer Public library and the Homer Chamber of Commerce over the next week.

Both forums are open to the public.

The chamber debate will address topics important to the local business community, including taxes, schools, renewable energy, health care, state budget and local jobs.

Andy Haas will moderate the forum hosted by the Friends of the Homer Library at 6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 5, at the Homer Public Library.

The chamber debate will be at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 9, at the Homer Elks Lodge.