The Unity Group of Chattanooga and Concerned Citizens for Justice are hosting a Run-off Election Debate for City Council Districts 7 and 9 on Sunday, at 5 p.m. at Eastdale Village Community United Methodist Church- 1403 Tunnel Blvd.
Officials said, "Community organizations and faith groups have been applying more and more pressure on the City Council to prioritize community-led solutions to crime and poverty in Chattanooga that address root causes. The Run-Off Election Debate is an opportunity for community members to ask the candidates for Districts 7 and 9 about their priorities and policy plans should they win their respective council seats."
Both the challengers and incumbents for both districts have been invited, but as of this press release, only challengers Demetrus Coonrod and Erskine Oglesby have confirmed that they will attend the debate. District 7 Councilman Chris Anderson has said that he will "try his best to be there," and District 9 Councilman Yusuf Hakeem has said that he "will be busy campaigning and unable to attend the debate."