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Debate connects: Mayoral candidates get a chance to deliver at the Ave
October 16th, 2009 at Fri, 16th, 2009 at 9:50 am by markklaasThe reviews have been positive from the mayoral debate Thursday night at the Auburn Avenue Theater. The Auburn Reporter appreciates the input and support from you, the voters. It was our intention to provide a comfortable, neutral setting to stage a classic, simple, straightforward and information debate.
Attendance? About 140 people. Nice showing. And the audience’s good conduct throughout the debate punctuated its success.
Special thanks to Jim Kleinbeck, theater operations specialist, and his staff for preparing the debate. Special thanks to Deborah Rumbaugh, the moderator, and her students from Auburn Mountainview High School for their exceptional efforts.
Our staff reporter, Robert Whale, suggested using a high school team to work the debate, a great learning opportunity. I could not agree more.
Both candidates performed well to the tune of 18 prepared questions that consumed approximately 45-50 minutes. Each had their moments.
For those who missed it, it will become available on TV21 Auburn, your local government access public channel. TV21 Auburn is available to residents who live within the Auburn City Limits and subscribe to Comcast Cable Services. If you meet these requirements, you can find it on channel 21 of your TV lineup.
The debate broadcast is expected to premiere Monday.
As for our readers – who do you think won? And why?
Shout off in your comments. The option is attached on this blog page.
Again, thanks for your interest.
markklaas Mark Klaas, editor of the Auburn Reporter, is an award-winning journalist who has worked in the newspaper industry for more than 25 years. He previously worked as a reporter and editor in Idaho, Oregon and California before moving to the Puget Sound in 1993. He lives in King County with his wife, Sara, and children, Derek and Elizabeth.
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