| FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | |
| DATE: | March 4, 2005 |
| CONTACT: | Dr. Jim Needham, Interim Dean of Community Outreach, (361) 825-2708; or Steve Paschal, Public Affairs, (361) 825-2336 |
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| WHO: | Approximately 25 Candidates for Mayor and City Council in the Upcoming Corpus Christi General Election |
| WHAT: | Candidates Forum on Environmental Issues |
| WHEN: | Monday, March 7 from 6 to 8 p.m. |
| WHERE: | Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi University Center, Lone Star Ballroom |
Corpus Christi Mayoral and City Council Candidates to Answer Questions on Environmental Issues during Forum
The Coastal Bend Chapter of Surfrider, the Coastal Bend Bays Foundation, and the League of Women Voters will host a candidates’ forum on environmental issues on Monday, March 7 from 6 to 8 p.m. in the University Center, Lone Star Ballroom. Corpus Christi candidates for city council and mayor have been invited to participate.
Candidates have been asked to prepare answers to questions submitted by the sponsors. In addition, the audience may submit questions on other topics and candidates will have an opportunity to answer those questions if time allows.