The Federal Way Mirror and Federal Way Chamber of Commerce will host debates for candidates in the August primary election and November general election.

The primary debate is scheduled for 6 to 8 p.m. July 13 at Federal Way High School, 30611 16th Ave. The debate will feature candidates for Federal Way School Board position 3 (Danny Peterson, Liz Drake and Carrie BeSerra) and candidates for Federal Way City Council position 3 (Mark Koppang, Roger Flygare, Susan Honda and Scott Sparling).

General election debates for three city council races are scheduled for 6 p.m. Oct. 5 at Federal Way High School. Debates for school board, Lakehaven and South King fire commissioners will run 5 to 8 p.m. Oct. 12 at the school.

The 2011 primary election is slated for Aug. 16, and the 2011 general election is Nov. 8. To learn more about the debates, email editor@fedwaymirror.com.

Below is the list of candidates seeking public office in Federal Way.

Federal Way City Council

• Position 1: Jim Ferrell (incumbent, unopposed).

• Position 3: Roger Flygare, Susan Honda, Scott Sparling and Mark Koppang. These four candidates will face off in the August primary for this council seat vacated by Mike Park. A debate will be held 6 to 8 p.m. July 13 at Federal Way High School.

• Position 5: Jack Dovey (incumbent) and Bob Celski.

• Position 7: Dini Duclos (incumbent) and Keith Tyler.

Federal Way School Board

• Position 2: Gail Crabtree and Claire Wilson. This position is being vacated by current board member Suzanne Smith.

• Position 3: Carrie BeSerra, Danny Peterson and Liz Drake. These three candidates will face off in the August primary in a board position vacated by Amye Bronson-Doherty. A debate will be held 6 to 8 p.m. July 13 at Federal Way High School.

• Position 5: Tony Moore (incumbent, unopposed).

South King Fire and Rescue board of commissioners

• Position 4: Mark Thompson (incumbent) and Timolin Abrom.

• Position 5: James Fossos (incumbent) and Jerry Galland.

Lakehaven Utility District board of commissioners

• Position 1: Len Englund (incumbent, unopposed).

• Position 4: Timothy McClain (incumbent) and Louise Wessel.

Learn more: Election 2011

• Follow the candidates’ donations and campaign financial information at the Public Disclosure Commission website.

• To learn more about the 2011 elections, visit the King County Elections website at www.kingcounty.gov/elections.aspx.