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Arizona Democratic African-American Caucus hosting town hall/candidate forum (updated)

by on Aug. 01, 2011, under Life, Politics

State Democratic African-American Caucus Hosts a Candidate Forum

When: Tue, 2 August, 18:00 – 20:00 p.m. (6 to 8 p.m.)
Where:Historic Dunbar Auditorium – 325 W. Second Street, Tucson AZ (SE corner of Main St.)

Description:The Arizona Democratic African-American Caucus will host a town hall next month to get candidates in the upcoming city election to discuss issues facing the African-American community, and all of Tucson. Members of the Interdenominational Ministers’ Alliance, community activists and representatives from service organizations decided to hold this town hall after a number of meetings to discuss issues relevant to our community. The discussion will be structured with a moderator asking specific questions, selected ahead of time.

For more information you may contact Kristian Salter at PCDAAC@gmail.com.

Candidates invited to speak (as far as I know):

Jonathan Rothschild (D) for Mayor of Tucson – confirmed
Dave Croteau (G) for Mayor – not confirmed
Mary DeCamp (G) for Mayor – not attending
Rick Grinnell (R – write-in) for Mayor – confirmed, after 7 p.m.

Joe Flores (D) for Ward 1 Council seat – confirmed
Regina Romero (D) for Ward 1 Council seat (incumbent) – confirmed
Beryl Baker (G – write-in) for Ward 1 Council seat – confirmed

Paul Cunningham (D) for Ward 2 Council seat (incumbent) – confirmed
Jennifer Rawson (R) for Ward 2 Council seat – not confirmed

Shirley Scott (D) for Ward 4 Council seat (incumbent) – confirmed
Tyler Vogt (R) for Ward 4 Council seat – confirmed

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  • Ernie McCray

    I hope this surfaces something positive for not only the black community but for the overall community as well as that’s usually the outcome when a community betters itself.
    A little extra here: I’ve sensed a silence from the black community throughout the debate on Mexican American Studies and non-documented workers. In general, I wonder where it stands on such important political and social issues considering the histories of both segments of our society.

    • Carolyn Classen

      Ernie, I heard Jonathan Peck, Pres./CEO of Tucson Urban League and Clarence Boykins, Pres. of Tucson-Southern AZ Black Chamber of Commerce testifying more than once in favor of Mexican American Studies at TUSD Board meetings.  Not sure of their stand on “non-documented workers.”

      • Ernie McCray

        Cool.

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