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Shown left are two of CSUC’s debate team members, Hannah and Michael (last names withheld) . They will partner with members from the community.
California State University, Chico students, community members and, for the first time, Butte College students will participate in this year’s Great Debate on Friday, Nov. 2, from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
This year’s topic is government spending and taxation. Students will be discussing and presenting on tax havens, tax rates, Medicaid/Medicare, law enforcement, drug policy, welfare spending, Proposition 30 and a variety of local issues.
The debates, presentations and student panels will be held in Chico City Hall chambers, 421 Main St., and are free and open to the public.
Throughout the day, students from various communication studies classes will give presentations and participate in debates about this year’s topic. At the Civic Expo, held on the patio in front of the council chambers, community members will have the opportunity to learn more about spending and taxation and interact with students.
Zach Justus, professor of communication studies and coordinator of the Chico Great Debate, said the Republican Party and the Democratic Party will also have tables at the expo.
The day will also include a City Council Candidate Forum in which candidates will address local spending and taxation issues. This will take place from noon to 2 p.m. in the Downtown City Plaza.
The main event of the evening will be “Should California Pass Proposition 30?” which will take place at 6:30 p.m. in Chico City Hall.