The Chattanooga Hamilton County Branch of the NAACP invites the public to visit its Mayoral and City Councilman Candidate Table Exhibits. The grand opening is on Saturday, from 1-3 p.m.
The Purpose of the Table Exhibit:
• To give the public an opportunity to learn more about the candidate platform.
• To give the voter an opportunity to meet the candidates and ask questions (All candidates were encouraged to be present)
• To create a more informed and educated voter prior to casting a ballot
The Rules of the Table Clinic are as follows:
1. All candidates were asked to provide their own display table
2. Display tables could include any and all political campaign literature and materials, Power Points on laptops, maps and graphs
3. Candidates have been asked to be on site to meet and greet voters and to answer questions during exhibit hours
Requirement for All Candidates:
All candidates were asked to present a two to four page synopsis of their plan to improve living conditions for African Americans and poor people residing in the impacted communities (District V, District VII, District VIII and district IX).
The Synopsis must include the following:
• Job Training Plan
• Affordable Housing and Low Income Housing Plan
• Violent Crimes and Gang Reduction Plan
• Job Plan for At Risk Youth
• Plan To Put Money Back into Poor Neighborhoods (Including but not limited to Alton Park, Avondale, Eastdale, Piney Woods, East Lake, East Chattanooga, Ridgedale, Lincoln Park, Churchville, Bushtown)
Exhibit Showcase Dates
Saturday, Feb. 18, 1–3 p.m. - grand opening
Saturday, Feb. 25, 1-3 p.m.
Saturday, March 4, 1-3 p.m.
Location of Exhibits: 756 E. MLK / NAACP Headquarters
Tune in to “NAACP News” every Saturday from 12:30-1 p.m. on WNOO 1260AM and 107.3 FM.