UCLA, NBC4 and the Los Angeles Coalition for the Economy & Jobs have joined together to co-host a jobs-focused mayoral debate on Monday, Jan. 28, at Royce Hall. The debate will be broadcast live on NBC4 from 7 to 8 p.m. and will continue as a live webcast from 8 to 8:30 p.m. at www.nbcla.com.
The debate, moderated by NBC4 chief political reporter Conan Nolan, will include four of the major candidates confirmed thus far — City Councilman Eric Garcetti, City Controller Wendy Greuel, attorney and radio talk show host Kevin James and City Councilwoman Jan Perry. Their discussion is expected to focus on job creation, economic development, budget and tax reform, workforce development, education and overall quality-of-life-issues.
A limited number of free tickets to the debate are now available. Additionally, a limited number of free tickets will be available to UCLA students, faculty and staff with valid ID at UCLA's Central Ticket Office beginning on Wednesday, Jan. 9.
For more details, read this Newsroom story.