Eclectic residents and candidates were passionate about their needs and calling at Thursday’s Candidate Meet and Greet.

The event organized by retiring Mayor Gary Davenport saw every Eclectic municipal candidate for mayor and town council but one addressed more than four dozen community members at the forum. Everyone shared their vision for Eclectic while maintaining its small town charm and addressing issues such as an aging drinking water system.

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Cliff Williams / TPI Eclectic Mayor Gary Davenport explains the format of the meet and greet to those gathered at the Eclectic Warehouse.

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Cliff Williams / TPI Eclectic Town Councilmember and mayoral candidate Stephanie Stepney goes over the basic framework of her plan for the town.

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Cliff Williams /TPI Eclectic candidate for Mayor Guy Sanders tells the crowd at the meet and greet what he believes are some of the issues the town faces.