Bates Area Civic Association

News Release
For Immediate Release

Contact: premiercdc@yahoo.com, 202-239-0888
Hazel Bland Thomas, Chairperson
Stephanie Rones, Executive Director

Premier Community Development Corporation
To Host Candidates’ Forums for the 2010 Primary Election
For Mayor, Council Chair, At Large Council member, and Ward 5 Councilmember

Washington, D.C. – Premier Community Development Corporation (PCDC) is sponsoring candidates’ forums on June 17th and July 13th. The forums will feature candidates seeking office in the Primary Election.

The Theme
Jobs, the Economy, Economic Development, and Community Benefits/Neighborhood Preservation
Council Chair and Ward 5 Council Candidates’ Forums
Thursday, June 17, 2010
Bethesda Baptist Church Fellowship Hall
1508 Capitol Avenue, N.E. Washington, D.C.

Council Chair: 7:00 to 8:00
Ward 5 Council: 8:00 to 9:00

Mayor and At Large Council Candidates’ Forums

Only candidates that have filed their petitions by July 7th and are still in the running for these offices will be permitted to participate in the forums.

Tuesday, July 13, 2010
Israel Baptist Church
1251 Saratoga Avenue, N.E. Washington, D.C.

At Large Council: 7:00 to 8:00
Mayor: 8:00 to 9:00

Format
A moderator will ask questions of the candidates. Members of the audience will be able to submit questions on index cards.

“Rapid Fire” Segment

For about ten minutes or so, candidates quickly will be asked questions on issues where answers can only be “Yes” or “No”. A sample of this technique can be viewed on the “McLaughlin Show” where the host follows this format for a few minutes of the show.

Contact Information

Preferred mode of contact — PCDC Email: premiercdc@yahoo.com
PCDC voice mail number: 202-239-0888

PCDC is a community based organization dedicated to enhancing the quality of life in Ward 5 by identifying and addressing community concerns, promoting opportunities for economic development, engaging community stakeholders, practicing best practices and methodologies, and meeting the community development needs of a diverse, globally competitive, ever changing nation’s capital. PCDC is governed by a Board of Directors made up of Washington, DC community leaders and advocates.