Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce Brings Together Mayoral Candidates for Live Debate

(PHOENIX) – The Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce (GPCC), in partnership with CBS 5, will host a free mayoral debate open to the public titled “Town Hall: The Next Mayor of Phoenix” on Monday, August 15. The debate will be held at The Phoenix Symphony Hall and doors will open for the general public at 5:45 p.m. The debate will go live for one hour at 7:00 p.m. on both CBS 5 and listener-supported KJZZ 91.5.

Mayoral candidates Wes Gullett, Claude Mattox, Peggy Neely, and Greg Stanton have been invited and have confirmed their attendance. CBS 5 anchors Sean McLaughlin and Catherine Anaya will moderate the debate and will ask the candidates questions submitted through the GPCC and CBS 5’s Facebook and Twitter pages.

“This is the most competitive Phoenix Mayoral race in decades; the person elected for this position will have the responsibility of taking the reins of the city at a pivotal point for our community,” stated Michelle Bolton, GPCC Vice President for Public Affairs and Economic Development. “The Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce is pleased to be working with CBS 5 and listener-supported KJZZ 91.5 to provide a large public venue for our community to learn more about each candidate before they cast their vote by either early ballot or on election day.”

This event is free and open to the public, but seating is limited. For more information and to register, visit the Chamber’s website at www.phoenixchamber.com/debate. To submit questions for the candidates please visit www.twitter.com/phxchamber or www.facebook.com/phxchamber. At the conclusion of the debate, there will be media availability set up in the northeast corner of the Phoenix Symphony Hall lobby. Candidates will be available for media interviews and questions.

About the Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce
Representing 2,600 businesses across Metropolitan Phoenix, the Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce is Arizona’s oldest and largest Chamber. The Chamber supports the growth and development of business by offering networking and marketing opportunities, money-saving programs and a voice in government, keeping its members informed, connected and prosperous.
The Chamber enhances members’ success by promoting economic development, entrepreneurship and a connection to the community with local chapters in Anthem, Deer Valley and South Mountain/Laveen.
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