Arizona PBS to Host Arizona Corporation Commission Debate

WHAT:  Arizona PBS’ Emmy Award-winning public affairs program “Arizona Horizon” will host a Clean Elections debate, featuring candidates vying for a seat on the Arizona Corporation Commission.

WHO:  Arizona PBS will showcase the five Republican candidates competing in the Aug. 30 Arizona primary election for the Arizona Corporation Commission:

• Robert “Bob” Burns
• Boyd Dunn
• Rick Gray
• Al Melvin
• Andy Tobin

The award-winning host of “Arizona Horizon,” Ted Simons, will moderate the debate.

WHERE:  Arizona PBS Studios, 555 N. Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85004, Studio B, sixth floor (light rail accessible from Van Buren Street stop).

WHEN:  Monday, Aug. 8, at 5 p.m. (candidates arrive 4:30 p.m.), live on “Arizona Horizon”

A media room will be set aside where credentialed members of the media can view the debate. Photo opportunities, as well as audio and video feeds for media, will be made available. Candidates may make themselves available for interviews following the debate.

The public can watch the debate live on “Arizona Horizon” on Arizona PBS at 5 p.m., with encore presentations at 10 p.m. and at 7 p.m. on Arizona PBS World Channel – or the following day on our website www.azpbs.org/horizon or our YouTube channel www.youtube.com/azpbs.