The Delta Grassroots Caucus will hold an event on economic equality issues on Tuesday, August 16 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Arkansas State Capitol Rotunda.
The day will begin with a series of speakers, including AACF Executive Director Rich Huddleston, to discuss key economic and community development issues important to Arkansas. Other speakers include:
- Bo Ryall, CEO, Arkansas Hospitals Association;
- Kathy Webb, Director, Arkansas Hunger Relief Alliance;
- Mireya Reith, Chair of the Arkansas Board of Education and Executive Director of the Arkansas United Community Coalition;
- Rep. Lane Jean (R-Magnolia), Chairman of the Arkansas I-69 Legislative Caucus
The speakers will be followed by a bipartisan debate between Sen. Joyce Elliott (D-Little Rock) speaking in favor of Hillary Clinton, and Bud Cummins (R-Little Rock), Chairman of the Arkansas Presidential campaign for Donald Trump, speaking for Mr. Trump. Sen. Elliott and Mr. Cummins will be given equal opportunities to state why they support their candidate on key issues such as job creation, economic equality and growth, investments in transportation and other infrastructure, health care, hunger and nutrition, and economic, racial and gender equality.
There is no cost for this event, but to gain reserved seating in the Rotunda, please RSVP to Lee Powell at leepowell@delta.comcastbiz.net.