[Arizona-students] Fw: Students and the phoenix candidates forum

[Allison Hilliker]

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From: "krezguy" <krezguy at cox.net>
>
> Run-Off Candidates' Forum October 9
> National Federation of the Blind of Arizona (NFBA) joined by Arizona 
> Bridge
> to Independent Living (ABIL) and AARP Arizona have invited candidates 
> facing
> a run-off election in City of Phoenix Council Districts 3 and 7 to
> participate in a candidates' forum on October 9.  Jon Altmann and Maria
> Baier, sparring off in District 3, and returning candidates Michael
> Nowakowski and Laura Pastor are in District 7.   Voters from those council
> districts are encouraged to attend as well as persons with disabilities 
> and
> senior citizens.
>
> "Voters have already submitted some questions.  This is a great 
> opportunity
> to hear candidates' views in person," reports Judith Tunell, Chair of 
> NFBA's
> Transportation Committee.  NFBA anticipates the main focus will be on
> transportation.
>
> Retiring City Council members Peggy Bilsten (District 3) and Doug Lingner
> (District 7) have been solid supporters of disabled and senior citizens.
> This block of voters is hoping new members of the City Council will 
> continue
> to listen to their voices and support their needs.
>
> The forum will be held:
> Tuesday, October 9, 2007
> 6:30 p.m.
> North Hills Church of God
> 15025 N 19th Ave
> Phoenix, AZ 85023
> (602) 863-6040
> Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and a light buffet dinner will be provided.
>
> -30-
>
> For further information contact:  Judith M. Tunell, Chair, NFBA
> Transportation Committee:  602.788.0912 or jtunell at cox.net.
>
>
> LAST NAME: FIRST NAME: CHAPTER/DIV.:
> Begay Sylvia Student Div.
> Bloomgren Ben Student Div.
> Cepi Vicki Student Div.
> Cordell Melissa Student Div.
> Gardner Bruce Student Div.
> Hilliker Allison Student Div.
> Hughes Justin Student Div.
> Johnson Kristen Student Div.
> Keen Arlen Student Div.
> McGinty Brandon Student Div.
> Qashu Susie Student Div.
> Silberman Arielle Student Div.
> Smith Jay Student Div.
> Sohl Tony Student Div.
> Thomas Ryan Student Div.
>