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This is a friendly reminder to join People’s Alliance PAC this coming Tuesday for our Fall 2025 candidate mixer!

The mixer will take place Tuesday, August 5, from 6-8 p.m. at Motorco Music Hall, 723 Rigsbee Ave., Durham, NC 27701.

Meet the candidates running for Mayor and City Council Ward seats in the Fall Municipal Election.

The candidate mixer is free and open to the public. You do not need to be a member of People's Alliance to attend this event.

We have invited all candidates for each of the four seats to the mixer, at which each will have an opportunity to speak to you from the stage to present their case for election. Note that not all candidates may have accepted our invitation.

Candidates for each of the four seats include:

Mayor

• Anjanee Bell
• Pablo Friedman
• Lloyd Phillips
• Angela Reddick
• Leonardo Williams
• Rafiq Zaidi

City Council Ward 1

• Andrea Cazales
• Dedreana Freeman
• Elijah King
• Matthew Kopac
• Samaria Mckenzie
• Sheryl Smith

City Council Ward 2

• Shanetta Burris
• Mark-Anthony Middleton
• Ashley N. Robbins

City Council Ward 3

• Terry Mccann
• Chelsea Cook
• Durant Long
• Diana Medoff

Light fare will be provided, and there will be a cash bar. 

Agenda:

6:00 pm – Doors open for meeting, eating, & mingling
6:45 pm – Welcome & recognition of elected officials
7:00 pm – Candidate speeches
7:45 pm – Closing remarks

Sincerely,

People's Alliance PAC

PS. You must be a 2025 member to attend the PA PAC endorsement meeting on Tuesday, August 12 (dues are $50 for an individual, $95 for a household, or $10 sliding scale). You can also volunteer in lieu of annual dues.

You can renew your membership here!