One of the best-run Meet the Council Candidate forums occurred on Tuesday, Oct. 1, which was moderated by two high school students, Lili Bazargan and Carter McKinzie, as part of LBHS’s Model United Nations Group. What made it the best? First, the clear directions the two moderators provided to the council candidates about rotation order in which each candidate would be answering the questions and how much time would be allotted for each answer. Second, the questions’ clarity and precision and the broad range of community topics covered. Third, the professional and courteous way the moderators “thanked each candidate off” when any candidate ran over their allotted time. The moderators spoke well and clearly so that everyone in the large Artist Theatre audience could hear and understand their questions. In short, Carter McKinzie and Lili Bazargan provided a model for adult moderators. Bravo!
Deborah Laughton, Laguna Beach
