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TO THE EDITOR:

In 2008, UNC was one of the most politically active college campuses in the country as students turned out to vote in state and national elections.

This year, we have local elections, including the election of Chapel Hill’s next mayor, and these elections are no less important.

Local elections are the ones that decide how Franklin Street is developed, how bus service works, where landfills are placed and even how our Halloween celebrations are handled. These are issues that impact our daily lives as students at UNC and residents of Chapel Hill.

Tonight, the College Republicans and Young Democrats will host a mayoral debate at 7 p.m. in Murphey 116 featuring candidates Augustus Cho, Matt Czajkowski, Mark Kleinschmidt and Kevin Wolff.

Candidates will answer questions on a range of topics, and there will also be an opportunity for audience members to ask their own questions.

All students who live in Chapel Hill — including those in residence halls — are eligible to vote if they have resided in Chapel Hill for 30 days. Early voting begins October 15, and Election Day is November 3.

Every resident of Chapel Hill has a stake in these elections. We encourage students to come out tonight to learn more about the candidates running for mayor and the issues facing the town of Chapel Hill.



Justin Rosenthal
Co-President
Young Democrats



John Eick
Chairman
College Republicans

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