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2011 Akron Democratic Primary Mayoral Debate

The three Democratic candidates for Akron mayor – Janice Davis, Don Plusquellic and Michael Williams – will participate in a debate at the Akron Press Club’s luncheon Monday, August 8, 2011, at the University of Akron’s Student Union.

This event is co-sponsored by the League of Women Voters for the Akron Area and the University of Akron’s Ray C. Bliss Institute of Applied Politics.

A panel of three journalists will question the three candidates. There will be time for responses and rebuttals. Each candidate also will deliver a closing statement.

 

Details:

Time: Check-in begins at 11 a.m. Luncheon begins at 11:30 a.m. The debate begins at noon.

Place: Student Union, 302 Buchtel Common, University of Akron campus.

Cost: $15 for Press Club members, $20 for non-members.

Reservations required: Call 330-564-4211 or e-mail RSVP@cmoresearch.com

Reservation deadline: Noon, Friday, August 5.

Parking: Free parking for this event is available at the University of Akron’s Exchange Street parking deck.

 

Special note: No campaigning will be allowed in the debate room, including but not limited to buttons, stickers, T-shirts or other printed material. The Press Club reserves the right to refuse anyone displaying such material admission to the debate room.
 


LWVAA member Gerry Hall at registration table


Lots of media coverage was evident

LWVAA members at table 24

LWVAA members at table 6

Opening remarks by Akron Press Club President Bruce Winges

Candidate Mike Williams, Mayor Don Plusquellic, & Candidate Janice Davis

Journalist Panel Steve Hoffman (Akron Beacon Journal) and Larry States (WAKR)

LWVAA time keepers Diana Kingsbury and Mary Lou Gault

Discussions after the debate

Gerry Hall with long time league member Ethel Chambers

 

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