St. George — The public is invited to meet the Republican candidates facing off in the June 28th primary on Thursday, May 19th at the Washington County Commission chambers in St. George. Local businessmen Walt Brooks and Steve Kemp, the two candidates for Utah House District 75, will answer questions from 6 to 7 pm. Then, former St. George City Councilman Gil Almquist and County Administrator Dean Cox, candidates for Washington County Commissioner, will be featured from 7 to 8 pm. Questions from the audience will be encouraged. The meeting is sponsored by the Dixie Republican Forum, an independent group of Republican activists that meets monthly for educational and political purposes. For more information, email dixierepublicanforum@yahoo.com.