With the General Election less than two weeks away, SVI Media invited all candidates who are running for a position on the North Lincoln County Hospital District Board of Trustees into the studio to share a brief statement on why they are seeking election to the board.

Candidates include Victoria DeCora, Jeff England, Clint Erickson, Shawn Merritt, Chad Packard and Craig Coles. Those living within the district will be asked to vote for a total of three candidates on Election Day, which is Tuesday, November 5. For a complete election guide, including candidate statements from various local candidates seeking various local offices, polling locations and times and a sample ballot watch for the upcoming October 30 edition of the Star Valley Independent.

Below are the recorded statements from each candidate who responded to the invitation.

Victoria DeCora

Jeff England

Craig Coles: Did not respond to requests made for a statement

Clint Erickson

Shawn Merritt

Chad Packard