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Atlanta Mayoral Candidates Debate On WSB-TV
Posted: 12:43 pm EDT October 28, 2009Updated: 5:38 pm EDT October 31, 2009
ATLANTA -- Channel 2 Action News and The Atlanta Journal-Constitution partner together to bring Georgians a one hour, commercial free debate in the race for Atlanta Mayor.
SUBMIT: Your Questions For Atlanta Mayoral Candidates | CHECK OUT: 2009 Georgia Voter Guide From wsbtv.com
“This is a great chance to hear where each of the candidates stand before you cast your vote on election day,” said Bill Hoffman, vice president and general manager for Channel 2 and wsbtv.com. “Our hope is that the environment is such that the candidates get to separate themselves from one another and the viewers become more informed voters.”Channel 2’s John Pruitt moderates the debate which includes Lisa Borders, Mary Norwood, Kasim Reed and Jesse Spikes.“Channel 2 Action News and wsbtv.com are dedicated to important issues,” said Marian Pittman, Channel 2’s news director. “Electing the next Mayor of Atlanta is a vital component to the success of our city and region,” she added.This critical debate focuses on public safety, police and fire department staffing, furloughs, the city’s budget crisis and other hot button issues. Candidates will be questioned by Channel 2 Anchor Jovita Moore, Political Reporter Lori Geary and Andre Jackson, editorial editor for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.“The Atlanta Journal-Constitution and Channel 2 Action News are dedicated to giving Atlanta voters the information they need to make an educated decision on their choice for Mayor,” said Amy Chown, AJC vice president of marketing. “Through our coverage in the AJC, and our collaboration with Channel 2, we are delivering on our commitment of in-depth coverage on local issues that matter most to all who call metro Atlanta home.”After the debate, voters are encouraged to visit the online voter guide, in partnership with the League of Women Voters, to get even more information about the Atlanta mayoral candidates.WHAT: Atlanta Mayoral Candidates Debate
WHO: Channel 2’s John Pruitt, Jovita Moore, Lori Geary and The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Editorial Editor Andre Jackson
WHEN: Sunday, Nov. 1, 2009
TIME: 6 p.m.
WHERE: WSB-TV Channel 2. The debate will also be streamed in its entirety on wsbtv.com.
SUBMIT: Your Questions For Atlanta Mayoral Candidates | CHECK OUT: 2009 Georgia Voter Guide From wsbtv.com
“This is a great chance to hear where each of the candidates stand before you cast your vote on election day,” said Bill Hoffman, vice president and general manager for Channel 2 and wsbtv.com. “Our hope is that the environment is such that the candidates get to separate themselves from one another and the viewers become more informed voters.”Channel 2’s John Pruitt moderates the debate which includes Lisa Borders, Mary Norwood, Kasim Reed and Jesse Spikes.“Channel 2 Action News and wsbtv.com are dedicated to important issues,” said Marian Pittman, Channel 2’s news director. “Electing the next Mayor of Atlanta is a vital component to the success of our city and region,” she added.This critical debate focuses on public safety, police and fire department staffing, furloughs, the city’s budget crisis and other hot button issues. Candidates will be questioned by Channel 2 Anchor Jovita Moore, Political Reporter Lori Geary and Andre Jackson, editorial editor for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.“The Atlanta Journal-Constitution and Channel 2 Action News are dedicated to giving Atlanta voters the information they need to make an educated decision on their choice for Mayor,” said Amy Chown, AJC vice president of marketing. “Through our coverage in the AJC, and our collaboration with Channel 2, we are delivering on our commitment of in-depth coverage on local issues that matter most to all who call metro Atlanta home.”After the debate, voters are encouraged to visit the online voter guide, in partnership with the League of Women Voters, to get even more information about the Atlanta mayoral candidates.WHAT: Atlanta Mayoral Candidates Debate
WHO: Channel 2’s John Pruitt, Jovita Moore, Lori Geary and The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Editorial Editor Andre Jackson
WHEN: Sunday, Nov. 1, 2009
TIME: 6 p.m.
WHERE: WSB-TV Channel 2. The debate will also be streamed in its entirety on wsbtv.com.
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