MEDIA ADVISORY
March 13, 2007                                                      

CONTACT:  Angela Foreshaw
267-825-9922
aforeshaw@aarp.org

PHILADELPHIA MAYORAL CANDIDATES SPEAK TO  LOCAL SENIORS

AARP: Get the Facts, Use the Power, Vote!

WHAT:
AARP to host The Philadelphia Mayoral Candidate Forum
Presented by AARP, Philadelphia Association of Senior Service Administrators,
Philadelphia Senior Center and Center in the Park.

Moderated by Willo Carey,  Executive Director Wider Horizons, WHYY

WHO:
MAYORAL CANDIDATES
State Representative Dwight Evans (confirmed)
Congressman Bob Brady (confirmed)
Tom Knox (confirmed)
Congressman Chaka Fattah (confirmed)
Michael Nutter (confirmed)
Al Taubenberger (invited)

WHEN:
TUESDAY, MARCH 20, 2007; 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

WHERE:
PHILADELPHIA SENIOR CENTER - 509 S. Broad Street

WHY:
AARP, with almost two million heavily-voting members across the state, AARP remains committed to making sure member voices are heard in this election process.  While we do not endorse any specific candidate or party, AARP forums ensure that candidates take clear stands on issues so voters can make informed choices.   

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Last Updated: March 14, 2007