Election 2015 forum: Ward 1

The Ward 1 candidates for Havre City Council agree they have no problem if people want to have a drink at Town Square while enjoying music at Sounds on the Square.

They would favor allowing the Havre Area Chamber of Commerce to continue operating the program as it always has.

"I think it was blown out of proportion," said Ed Matter, a former school board president and radio station manager.

"If a man and his wife want to drink a wine cooler that's no big deal," he said.

The Chamber sponsors a weekly program featuring local bands Wednesday nights during the summer. A flap developed this summer...