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ALBANY, NY (July 21st, 2009) – The League of Women Voters (LOWV) and the Pine Hills Neighborhood Association (PHNA) are proud to announce they will be jointly hosting debates between the Common Council candidates for the Democratic Primary in the 10th and 11th Wards of mid-town Albany. A series of moderated forums will take place on August 5th from 6:30 to 8:30 PM at the First Lutheran Church in the Pine Hills Neighborhood, located at 181 Western Avenue.
Neighbors from both Wards will be joined by the six candidates that have currently submitted petitions for the two offices. In the 10th Ward, challenger Leah Golby will face off against incumbent Councilman James Scalzo. The 11th Ward is lining up to be a very exciting four-way race between Ken Barnes, Luke Gucker, Anton Konev and Justin Teff. Candidates will be available for prior to, and for a brief period following, the event to meet with voters and press.
The neighborhood has several important issues that will likely be addressed including rising public safety concerns, zoning and code enforcement, abandoned buildings, infrastructure issues, and many more. Questions will be submitted from residents and the League of Women Voters will moderate.
Pine Hills is one of the largest and the most diverse Neighborhood Associations in the City of Albany and is represented by five City Wards. All candidates for the Democratic Primary Election have been invited and have agreed to participate. Parking is available by entering at the State Street entrance. Voter Registration materials will be available for those not currently registered.
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