Houston Area Latino Summit Mayoral Debate
The Houston Area Latino Summit Mayoral Debate will be held from 10:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Saturday, July 18, 2009 at the Champions Pavilion at Minute Maid Park. Minerva Perez, Executive Producer and Host of Latina Voices, has agreed to serve as moderator and Al Flores, Jr., a local Houston attorney has agreed to take the lead in developing the debate format and structure.
Mr. Flores will be in discussions with local Latino leaders and organizations for suggestions regarding debate questions. Marc Campos and Campos Communications will be in charge with the task of coordinating the event and assembling a panel of uncommitted Latino voters who will grade the debate participants.
If you are interested in having a question asked at the debate, please submit it to the following e-mail address: info@houstonlatinosummit.com .
All submitted questions will be posted on the Houston Area Latino Summit webpage. Please note that debate questions will not be limited to those that are submitted.
The Houston Area Latino Summit is looking for sponsorships to help underwrite the cost of the debate. Prominent signage will be displayed at the event for all sponsors as well as key mention on all debate e-mail correspondence. Sponsorship levels are: $500, $1000 and $1,500. If you would like to be a sponsor please fill out the attached form and mail it in along with your contribution to Houston Area Latino Summit, 816 Ralfallen, Houston Texas 77008.
It is our desire to make the Houston Area Latino Summit Mayoral Debate the political event of the summer. It is also our hope to make this debate the first ever to truly address the concerns of the local Latino community.
Sincerely,
James Rodriguez
Houston City Council Member, District I |
