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The first candidate forum of the campaign for Albuquerque mayor will be hosted tonight by the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME).
Although the public employee union forum is open only to union members and their families, NMI will bring the event to you through a webcast and live blog.
Attending the forum will be former New Mexico Senate leader Richard Romero, who has qualified for public financing, and Rudy Serrano who has said he will self-finance his campaign.
GOP state Rep. RJ Berry – the third candidate to qualify for public financing along with incumbent Mayor Martin Chavez — was invited, but he’s out of town and will not be participating. Mayor Chavez also declined the invitation. According to AFSCME, the mayor felt that participating in the forum would be inappropriate because although he has qualified for public financing, and collected thousands of signatures and donations, he has not officially announced his candidacy.
At the forum, the candidates will have about 15 minutes to address the union members. Then AFSCME members will be allowed to ask questions for about 20 minutes.
The election will take place on October 6. AFSCME is expected to make an endorsement in the race.
