Tickets for Chamber’s Election Debates now available

Tickets are now available for the three Saipan Chamber of Commerce Election Debates. These events allow the public the opportunity to hear the candidates discuss issues that impact the lives of everyone in the CNMI.

Three debates will be held, and all candidates have confirmed that they will participate. The debates will be held in the following dates:

-Monday, Oct. 10: Washington Representative Election Debate, 7pm at the Pedro J. Tenorio Multi-Purpose Center

-Monday, Oct. 17: Senatorial Election Debate, 7pm at the Hibiscus Hall of Dai-ichi Hotel Saipan Beach.

-Wednesday, Oct. 26: Gubernatorial Election Debate, 7pm at the Diamond Hall of World Resort Hotel.

Candidates will answer randomly chosen questions in each of the following areas: ethics, economy, environment, infrastructure, health care, education, and federal relations. Questions to be used in the debate will be submitted by Saipan Chamber of Commerce members and will be reviewed for fairness and clarity.

Moderator for all debates will be Jon Anderson, president of Sorensen Pacific Broadcasting Guam.

For the last 16 years proceeds from the debates have gone to the Chamber’s Educational Scholarship Fund. Proceeds from this year’s debates will go to support the Chamber’s Armed Forces Committee as well as the Educational Scholarship Fund.

The Armed Forces Committee is very active in greeting all visiting military ships and hosting receptions for the crew and officers. The Chamber’s Educational Scholarship Fund helps deserving local students pursue their college education. The two committees will be working together to organize the event.

Tickets for each debate are available from the Saipan Chamber of Commerce. Cost for each debate is $7 for a student with proof of student ID and $15 for the general public. If purchased the night of the debate at the door, tickets will be $20 for everyone. Tickets are limited, so be sure to purchase tickets early.

You can purchase your tickets in the Chamber office, Family Building on Garapan Street in Garapan, open 8am-12pm and 1pm-5pm Monday through Friday. Tickets may be purchased by check or cash.

For more information, contact the Saipan Chamber of Commerce at 233-7150. The Saipan Chamber of Commerce is the largest private business organization in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. With over 140 business members, the Chamber is an association aligned to make a difference in the Commonwealth community. (PR)