Get to Know Your City Council Candidates on Sept. 06

What with this post about Albuquerque City Council candidate Joanie Griffin, this response by her campaign manager, and all of the comments that ensued, we have had some strong opinions flying around The Fix recently about the upcoming City Council race. For those of you who love an opportunity to get your political panties in a bunch-or for those who just want to learn more about the candidates, check out this post from the DCF forum...

'1000 Friends of New Mexico, in partnership with the League of Young Voters, Southwest Organizing Project (SWOP) and Sacred Alliance for Grassroots Equality (SAGE Council), hosts the 2007 Albuquerque United Candidates Forum.

Learn where candidates for elected office stand on the important issues facing our community. Water, Social & Economic Justice, Planned Growth, Neighborhood Revitalization- join us to hear candidates' responses to all these issues!

When:Thursday, September 6th, 2007. 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Where:South Broadway Cultural Center,
1025 Broadway SE
Who:Moderated by Gene Grant

District 2
Katherine Martinez*
Debbie O'Malley*

District 4
Brad Winter*
Paulette De'Pascal*

District 6
Rey Garduňo*
Kevin Wilson*
Joan Griffin*
Blair Kauffman*
*confirmed attendance

For more information call 505.848.8232 or email: admin@1000friends-nm.org

1000 Friends of New Mexico advocates for sustainable development and equitable growth that strengthens New Mexico's communities, cultures, economy and environment.'