The ballot is very long in a presidential election year, with little known candidates and issues. Speakers will address some of these, including the Jackson District Library millage renewal at the very end of the ballot. Sarah Tackett, the new library Director, will explain it.  …are free and open programs to encourage dialogue about the challenging issues of our day.　The series is sponsored by the Universalist Unitarian Church of East Liberty and the Jackson District Library. All forums are held at the JDL, 244 W. Michigan Ave., Jackson, MI and they are usually on the third Thursdays at 6:30-8:30 pm. Childcare may be available for a modest donation. Call Debby Sears at the library at 517-788-4087 ext. 234 for more information or see the JDL website at www.myjdl.com…