St. Thomas residents had an opportunity to meet candidates hoping to lead the city and serve on council ahead of this fall’s municipal election.

The St. Thomas Kinsmen teamed up with the Columbus Club to host an All Candidates Night on Wednesday (Sept. 16).

Each of the candidates seeking one of eight spots on council was given two minutes to make their pitch to the overflow crowd at the Columbus Club.

Gibbs Alobwedge Diobe, Sandra Hamill and Malachi Male did not participate.

Each of the three mayoral candidates then had five minutes for their presentation.

The evening then moved into a meet-and-greet until 9 p.m.

St. Thomas Kinsmen member and Kin Canada District 1 Governor, Matt Sharpe, served as moderator.