JCPS District 4 Debate Tonight, Ryan Withdraws From Race

WFPL is hosting a debate tonight for candidates vying for Jefferson County Board of Education's District 4 seat.

There are five candidates competing to replace retiring board member Joe Hardesty, who oversaw the southwestern Jefferson County region for the past 20 years.

Stephen "Steve" Ryan announced his withdraw from the race Monday evening, leaving Lloyd "Chip" White, Chuck Haddaway, Melissa "Missy" Smith, Chester Flake and Eric Bullock in the race.

The debate takes place at WFPL studios located at 619 S. Fourth St in downtown Louisville at 6:30 pm. The event is free and open to the public.