SULLIVAN'S ISLAND, S.C. (WCBD) - Town council candidates spoke at a community forum, answering questions from the public.

News 2's Brendan Clark moderated the event. Candidates touched on several topics, including town finances, stormwater management and plans for the maritime forest.

The forum began with candidates discussing their top priorities for the town if they are chosen.

People heard from:

Laura Shcroeder, who has served for years on the Island's planning commission. She says her priority is transparency.

"It's hard to know exactly where our tax dollars are going if we don't have full transparency of how it's being spent," Schroeder said. "Additionally, this council takes most conversations into private sessions instead of having open and frank discussions with residents so t

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