Scott Jewett vs. James Fishback, Gubernatorial Candidate Forum - Employment (07/11/26)

This was a gubernatorial candidate forum held by the City of Panama City Beach-Clown Show on July 11, 2026, featuring candidates Scott Jewett and James Fishback. The discussion focused primarily on education policy, particularly addressing trade shortages and the role of government in education funding. The candidates debated the allocation of state funds, with emphasis on increasing support for trade education programs such as HVAC and CDL training, as opposed to liberal arts majors. They also discussed parental control over education choices and proposed reforms to allow parents and students to decide between academic and trade career paths by the end of sophomore year in high school. No specific procurement, contracting, or budget allocation decisions were made during this forum.