Debates for the Associated Students Inc. executive candidates will be held on Thursday from 1-2:30 p.m. in the University Student Union Ballrooms B and C.
The Daily 49er is moderating the debate, offering a neutral and independent forum for discussion. Candidates will have an opportunity to express their campaign points and stances on particular issues, as well as a chance to respond to one another in an open dialogue.
City editor Kasia Hall, editor-in-chief Zien Halwani and news editor Brianne Schaer of the Daily 49er will be moderating the debate. Managing editor Caitlin O’Connor will be emceeing the event.
The first debate will be between the treasurer candidates, followed by the vice presidential candidates and will end with those running for president. Each candidate will be asked at least two questions specific to the campaign or executive office they are running for, followed by rebuttals from the other candidates.
ASI presidential candidate James Suazo said he hopes to see students get involved in the election process.
“It’s vital to get more students out there to actually vote, so that the election turnout is more representative of the student body,” Suazo said.
Presidential candidate Nicholas Donn said students should be aware of who is making decisions on their behalf.
“It’s really just about empowering students,” Donn said. “No one even knows what ASI does, and no one really knows who runs it.”