Tompkins County Public Library

Tuesday, August 30, 2011

LIBRARY TO HOST CANDIDATES FORUM

Candidates vying for the Democratic spot on the November ballot for City of Ithaca Mayor will have an opportunity share their platforms with the public Tuesday, August 30 as the Tompkins County Public Library, the Tompkins County League of Women Voters, The Ithaca Journal and the MLK Community Build host a Candidates Forum from 7:00 to 9:00 PM in the Library’s BorgWarner Community Room.

Mayoral hopefuls J.R. Clairborne, Pam Mackesey and Svante Myrick will offer brief opening statements prior to answering questions from the audience. Following closing remarks, the candidates will hold a meet and greet with event attendees.

Community members are encouraged to submit questions in advance by emailing Sally Grubb at sgrubb@tcpl.org or Carrie Wheeler-Carmenatty at cwheeler@tcpl.org. Questions will also be accepted from the floor and over a live internet feed during the event.

A second forum featuring all of the Mayoral candidates will be held at the Library on Wednesday, October 19 at 7:00 PM.

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