The Coconino Center for the Arts was full of constituents who came to hear the candidates talk about their stances. Mayoral candidates Jerry Nabours and Al White started off by answering questions from moderator John Stark, KNAU general manager. The topic for the debate was "Nonprofits and the Community," although there was a wide variety of topics from public-private partnerships to which books were on the candidates' bedside tables. After a short break, the mayoral hopefuls stepped down … [Read more...] about Strong Turnout for Candidates Forum
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Upcoming City Council Debate Tonight
This week's debate will feature Flagstaff mayoral and city council candidates at the Raddison Woodlands Hotel from 6:00-8:30. The event is free and sponsored by Coconino County Republicans, Flagstaff Liberty Alliance, Flagstaff Republican Women, Flagstaff Tea Party, NAU Conservatives and Young Americans for Liberty at NAU. The debate can be seen on a live stream at http://www.flagtv.net/ Last week's forum was sponsored by Friends of Flagstaff's Future. More than 100 people attended the … [Read more...] about Upcoming City Council Debate Tonight
President Haeger Discusses University Budget Cuts
The university must prepare for a culture shift of immense proportions as it braces for another round of funding cuts from the state, NAU President John Haeger said during a forum on Tuesday. “Dependence on the state is over in a sense,” he said. “What we need to be looking at is how we are going to run a high-quality university in the future with the state being a minority partner.” More than 400 people crowded into the High Country Conference Center to participate in the forum, with … [Read more...] about President Haeger Discusses University Budget Cuts