With an opportunity to come together approximately 40 days before the election, seven Flagstaff City Council candidates participated in the 2024 City Council Candidate Forum hosted by the Greater Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce.
The six candidates officially listed on the ballot and one officially recognized write-in candidate gathered Wednesday night at the Little America Hotel to support affordable housing, the Lone Tree Over The first question was asked before asking general questions about the path project, water, etc. as economic development and fire and flood mitigation efforts.
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Flagstaff City Council candidate Robert Brunig speaks during a debate Wednesday night at the Little America Hotel.
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Flagstaff City Council candidate David Spence answers questions during a debate Wednesday night at the Little America Hotel.
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Flagstaff City Council candidate Anthony Garcia answers questions during a debate Wednesday night at the Little America Hotel.
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Flagstaff City Council candidate Amethyst Deasy will speak at a debate Wednesday night at the Little America Hotel.
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Flagstaff City Council candidate Dennis Givens speaks at a debate Wednesday night at the Little America Hotel.
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Flagstaff City Council candidate Miranda Sweet will speak at a debate Wednesday night at the Little America Hotel.
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Candidates for Flagstaff City Council took turns answering questions during a debate Wednesday night at the Little America Hotel.
