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Vote 2009: Two more mayoral debates announced

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Wade on Birmingham - Vote 2009(Yes, Vote 2009 until this mayor’s race is settled Jan. 19.)

Two more debates have been set for Birmingham mayoral candidates William Bell and Patrick Cooper to square off. The runoff opponents agreed to a series of four debates.

Mayoral candidate debate tonight

  • When: 6-8 tonight
  • Where: Five Points West Library, 4812 Ave. W [map]
  • Television/radio: live on WATV (900 AM).
  • Also: Organizer William Muhammad of the Committee to Develop Birmingham said that the debate would still take place, even though a representative of the Cooper campaign told him Cooper would attend.

Mayoral candidate debate Tuesday

  • Focus: education, crime, economic development, transportation, fiscal responsibility, the youth and ways to attract and retain young professionals and workers.
  • Panelists: Yvonne Brakefield, League of Women Voters; Vickii Howell, Birmingham Association of Black Journalists; and Eddie Koen, Birmingham Roundtable. Julius White of WBHK (98.7 FM) will serve as moderator.
  • When: 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday; audience must be seated by 6:45 for broadcast.
  • Where: BJCC Medical Forum Auditorium, 950 22nd St. N., downtown [map]
  • Television/radio: live on WAGG (“Heaven” 610 AM), WBHK (“Kiss” 98.7 FM) will air first hour only; available later on Bright House On Demand Channel 1040.
  • Also: The debate is free, but tickets are required and can be obtained by e-mailing thedebate2010@gmail.com with your name and number of tickets to pick up at “Will Call.”
  • For more information: See the article in the Birmingham Times or e-mail thedebate2010@gmail.com.

The last debate will be Thursday night on Fox 6.

The runoff election takes place Jan. 19.

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