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The Coalition Forum for North Carolina Governor and Lt. Governor Candidates
An Overwhelming Success
Contact:
Kelly Capps
919-981-0740 ext 274
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Raleigh, North Carolina (February 27, 2008) - The Coalition, of which The Mental Health Association in North Carolina is an active member, hosted a Candidate Forum on Monday, February 25th, 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM in the Arena Club at the RBC Center in Raleigh. The following candidates for Governor and Lt. Governor participated:
Dan Besse
Walter Dalton
Hampton Dellinger
Bill Graham
Richard Moore
Dennis Nielsen
Bob Orr
Beverly Perdue
Pat Smathers
Fred Smith
Each candidate was given 40 minutes to share their views on various issues relating to mental health, developmental disabilities, and substance abuse, as well as to address questions from the Coalition and the audience. The 10 candidates spoke about the struggling state of services for people with mental illness, developmental disabilities and substance abuse disorders and most agreed that changes are in order. Nearly 250 interested citizens from all over
North Carolina attended to hear what the candidates had to say and to have their own voices heard during this important election year. The forum was a great opportunity for candidates to discuss the future of the mental health system in NC and to hear from the MH/DD/SA community. The candidates were thoughtful, expressive, and open to answering any questions put before them.
For more information on the individual positions of candidates as they pertain to mental health, developmental disabilities, and substance abuse issues, visit www.VoteNCMentalHealth.org and click on “Candidates & Positions” or visit the campaign websites of the individual candidates listed below.
Dan Besse - www.danbesse2008.org
Walter Dalton - www.walterdalton.org
Hampton Dellinger - www.hdforltgov.com
Greg Dority – www.gregdorityforltgov.com
Bill Graham – www.graham2008.com
Pat McCrory - www.patmccrory.com
Richard Moore - www.richardmoore.org
Dennis Nielsen - www.votenielsen.com
Bob Orr - www.orr2008.com
Beverly Perdue - www.bevperdue.com
Robert Pittenger – www.robertpittenger.com
Elbie Powers - www.elpowers.com
Pat Smathers - www.patsmathers2008.com
Fred Smith - www.fredsmithgovernor2008.com
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About The Coalition
The Coalition is comprised of individuals and organizations working together to meet the needs of North Carolinians living with mental illness, developmental disabilities, and the disease of addiction.
About MHA/NC
The Mental Health Association in
North Carolina is the state’s oldest and largest private, non-profit mental health organization. Our
Mission is to promote mental health, prevent mental disorders & eliminate discrimination against people with mental disorders. We accomplish these goals through community advocacy, education, service, and research. Please visit us online at www.mha-nc.org.
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