MANASOTA LEAGUE OF CITIES HOSTS CANDIDATE FORUM
Sarasota, FL – The ManaSota League
of Cities will host a candidate forum for State Representative
District 69 and State Representative District 70 Thurs.,
October 12, 2006 9:30am – 11am at Sarasota City Hall,
1565 First Street. The public is welcome to attend.
Both candidates vying for each of the State House seats
will participate in the forum.
Candidates in the District 69 election are:
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Laura Benson (R) |
Keith Fitzgerald (D) |
Candidates in the District 70 election are:
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Doug Holder (R) |
David Shapiro (D) |
Each candidate will be allowed to make a
two-minute introductory statement. A moderator will ask
4 – 5 questions related to local government issues
including affordable housing, property insurance increases
and transportation funding. Each candidate will be allowed
two minutes to respond. A two-minute closing statement
will be permitted. Members of the public are encouraged
to attend; however, they will not be allowed to ask questions.
The ManaSota League of Cities was established in 1991
and is comprised of government agencies in Manatee and
Sarasota Counties, including: Anna Maria, Bradenton, Bradenton
Beach, Holmes Beach, Longboat Key, North Port, Palmetto,
Sarasota, Sarasota County and Venice. Members of the ManaSota
League of Cities work together on common interests for
the betterment of their communities.
For more information, please contact:
Jan
Thornburg, Public Information Officer (941) 954-4160
jan.thornburg@sarasotagov.com
