Candidate Forum

From Pat Murakami, a SE education/community activist:

Everyone is welcome...you don't have to live in SE Seattle to attend.

Host: SE Seattle Community Groups

Location: Aki Kurose Middle School

3928 South Graham Street, Seattle 98118

When: Wednesday, July 22, 6:00pm to 9:00pm

Phone: 206.774.9146

Join us for the most interesting Candidates' Forum you've ever attended.

Your presence sends a message to the candidates that we care about the
issues of SE Seattle.

Over 25 SE Seattle organizations are co-sponsoring a Candidates' Forum
for City of Seattle Positions - Mayor, City Council and City Attorney
races as well as School Board Positions 5 & 7.

Join us at 6:00pm for a 'Meet and Greet' with the candidates or visit
briefly with your fellow community members. The forum starts at 6:30pm
and ends at 9pm.

C.R. Douglas of Channel 21 will moderate. Channel 21 (The Seattle
Channel) will be filming the forum.

Attendees will participate in a mock election. Cast your ballot.
Results will be announced during the forum.

Comments

Charlie Mas said…
Wow! This sounds like a great event. I will definitely try to be there.
6/23/09, 12:27 PM
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