Fulton County Commission Chair runoff debate

About this episode

The episode features a debate between the two Democrats running for Fulton County Commission Chair, discussing key issues ahead of the runoff election.

On today’s  “Closer Look with Rose Scott,” the two Democrats vying for Fulton County’s top seat met at WABE’s studio for a debate. The pair clashed over multiple issues, including the Fulton County Jail, their voting records, property taxes, reparations, and arts funding. Hear where Fulton County Commission Chair Robb Pitts and former Fulton County District 4 Commissioner Mo Ivory stand on the issues before the Tuesday, June 16th runoff election. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People in this episode

Host: Rose Scott

Guests: Robb Pitts, Mo Ivory

Topics covered

• Fulton County
• election
• debate
• property taxes
• reparations
• arts funding
• Fulton County Jail

Keywords

• Fulton County
• Commission Chair
• debate
• Robb Pitts
• Mo Ivory
• election
• property taxes
• reparations
• arts funding

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: WABE

Places: Fulton County

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