SALT LAKE CITY, UT-- This evening, hundreds of Utahns will gather for a free political debate centered on key environmental issues facing Salt Lake City. All eight registered candidates will be given an opportunity to showcase their environmental ethics.
Associate Dean of the Eccles School of Business and Director of the Kem C. Gardiner Policy Institute, Natalie Gouchner, will moderate this evening’s event. Press availability will be offered directly following the event. 10 seats will be reserved for members of the press in the 5th row of the auditorium.
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When: Thursday, August 1st from 6-8pm (Doors open at 5:45 pm)
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Where: Salt Lake City Main Library Auditorium
Director of the Utah Sierra Club, Ashley Soltysiak stated, “Tonight’s debate will highlight some of the most critical environmental threats facing the Wasatch Front - like the inland port, protection of the Wasatch Mountains, and our commitment to 100% renewable energy. We aim to get candidates on the record and plan to hold them accountable when they take office.”
Soltysiak continued, “We hope tonight’s debate will increase voter participation and bolster the campaign of the candidate with the strongest environmental ethic. Though we have not made an endorsement in the Mayor’s race at this time, our team will strongly consider making an endorsement after the Mayoral Primary on August 13th.”
*Click here to find more detailed information about the event format and debate rules.
*A live video stream of the event will be available via KCPW and Utah Sierra Club Facebook pages, audio will be available live on Salt Lake Public Radio 88.3 FM.
About the Sierra Club
The Sierra Club is America’s largest and most influential grassroots environmental organization, with more than 3.5 million members and supporters. In addition to protecting every person's right to get outdoors and access the healing power of nature, the Sierra Club works to promote clean energy, safeguard the health of our communities, protect wildlife, and preserve our remaining wild places through grassroots activism, public education, lobbying, and legal action. For more information, visit www.sierraclub.org.