Get ready for a debate in Clear Lake between Sherrie Matula and Rep. John Davis for HD129. From the press release:
Houston, Texas – October 16h, 2006 — Students for Political Debate, an independent student group in the Clear Lake area, is set to host a debate between Representative John Davis and Sherrie Matula in the District 129 congressional race on Wednesday October 25, 2006. The event will be take place in the auditorium of The University of Houston Clear Lake. The auditorium is located on the second floor of the Bayou Building, maps and directions are available at uhcl.edu. There will be a “meet the candidates” session from 6:30-7:00 PM before the debate. The actual debate will start at 7:00 and will end at 8:30. The audience will be allowed to submit questions before the debate. This debate format will allow voters to determine the issues which are important to them.
Students for Political Debate is a group of high School students committed to providing the public with the opportunity to hear from the candidates vying to represent them.
“It is wonderful, high school students are getting involved with the politics that will affect their schools, their community, and their future. As a former teacher, I am honored to accept the invitation and look forward to the event.” said Sherrie Matula.
“I am very proud of these students for taking the leadership to organize this event. It is very important that the citizens of Clear Lake hear the issues.” said Rep. John Davis.
Kudos to Davis for having the guts to actually debate his opponent in a public venue that’s open to the press. Too bad John Carter and John Culberson don’t have that kind of faith in their own constituents.
For a preview of what to expect from Sherrie Matula, read what she has to say about the recent voucher hearings. For more background on Davis, the Muse is your source. See here, here, and here.