The Campaign Finance Board (CFB) will hold a debate between the two Democratic Public Advocate candidates tomorrow night at 7 PM. The debate is sponsored by NY1 News, NY1 Noticias, WNYC, Citizens Committee for New York City, Citizens Union, Gothamist, Hispanic Federation, and Transportation Alternatives.
Democratic Public Advocate Primary Election Debate:
Tuesday, September 24, 7 - 8PM
Candidates: Letitia James and Daniel Squadron
Location: NY1 Studios, 75 Ninth Ave.
Moderators: Errol Louis (NY1) and Brian Lehrer (WNYC)
TV: NY1 News, NY1 Noticias (Spanish)
Radio: WNYC
For press access, please email Nikia Redhead at nikia.redhead@ny1news.com.
The CFB has administered the Debate Program in every citywide election since 1997. The debates are a core component of NYC Votes, the CFB's nonpartisan voter engagement campaign. Individual debates are sponsored by outside media and civic groups. Candidates who participate in the matching funds program and meet nonpartisan, objective and nondiscriminatory criteria set by the CFB and its debate sponsors must attend the debates. For more information about the debates, including criteria candidates need to meet, broadcast information, and watch parties, please visit www.nyccfb.info/debates. All 2013 election debates sponsored by the CFB are available at youtube.com/nyccfb
NYC Votes is the non-partisan voter engagement campaign of the New York City Campaign Finance Board (CFB) and its Voter Assistance Advisory Committee (VAAC). In addition to promoting voter registration, participation, and civic engagement in New York City through its many programs and partnerships, NYC Votes sponsors the city's official Debate Program and produces the citywide Voter Guide.