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GameChangers902 host Halifax mayoral candidates to discuss racism, equity

Incumbent mayor Mike Savage will fact two challengers in the Oct. 2020 municipal elections. Coun. Matt Whitman and 23-year-old Max Taylor have jumped in to the race. Alexander Quon/Global News, Max Taylor/Facebook

Three candidates in the mayoral race for the Halifax Regional Municipality are set to appear in a forum on racism, discrimination and equity on Saturday.

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The live discussion starting at 1 p.m. was organized by GameChangers902, a non-profit group that advocates for anti-racism, equity for BIPOC communities and redistributing resources into the hands of the community.

An invitation letter was sent to candidates Matt Whitman, Max Taylor, and current Mayor Mike Savage.

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“The essence of the discussion will include questions in relation to policing, inequities, marginalization, affordable housing, policy and your solutions to moving forward to build a better city for everyone,” said the letter.

The candidates previously participated in the first and only in-person debate on Sept. 16.

The Saturday discussion will be held over Zoom, and will be livestreamed on the GameChangers902 Facebook page.

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According to a post, the event is scheduled for 1 p.m.- 2:30 p.m.

It says each candidate will have 10 minutes to state their campaign platform before the Game Changers Q&A begins.

The organizers say questions will be taken from social media as well.

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