Open Forum limit is 300 words, endorsement letter limit is 50 words

The Dispatch encourages readers to contribute to the Open Forum.

Some guidelines:

Letters, if typed should be double-spaced and not typed in all capital letters. Handwritten letters should be legible.

Letters are limited to 300 words.

Only one letter per person per week.

Letters airing a personal complaint with a private enterprise will not be considered.

Letters containing personal attacks will not be considered.

Letters endorsing candidates will be limited to 50 words.