Schlosser Files Petitions, Paperwork for Flagstaff Mayor Welcomes opportunity for vigorous debate among several candidates
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (January 11, 2008) David Schlosser, one of the country's most successful Libertarian candidates in 2006, today became an official candidate for mayor of the city of Flagstaff by filing the required nominating petitions and paperwork with the city clerk. "In the process of gathering petition signatures, I had the opportunity to visit with hundreds of our neighbors," Schlosser said. "Many of them share my deep concern about the sustainability of Flagstaff in the face of our affordable housing crisis. "We cannot build a sustainable community if the people who make Flagstaff work our teachers, nurses, public safety professionals, and retail and hospitality workers cannot afford to buy or rent a home," Schlosser continued. "It is impossible to build a sustainable community if our children cannot stay here, or move back when they decide to start their own families." Running for mayor calls for candidates to gather the nominating signatures of between 473 and 946 registered voters who live inside the city of Flagstaff. Schlosser expressed gratitude for the residents who helped gather petition signatures, saying, "I could not have achieved this milestone without the support of people from across our community who contributed their valuable time and energy to collect signatures on my behalf." At least five people started the process of gathering petitions to become a candidate for mayor, and Flagstaff voters will choose among the successful candidates in a mail-ballot primary election that concludes on March 11, 2008. The top two vote getters will compete in a mail-ballot general election that concludes in May. "The large number of candidates suggests that people from all walks of life understand that Flagstaff needs a change in leadership to cope with our challenges," Schlosser said. "While most candidates share a common goal of extending Flagstaff's heritage as a vibrant, diverse, and sustainable community, I look forward to comparing all the candidates' perspectives on the best way to achieve that goal. "True public servants try to engage as many people as possible in our shared civic life," Schlosser concluded. "Record voter participation in the recent presidential nominating processes prove that a vigorous debate among multiple candidates is the best way to involve our community in choosing the representatives who will lead us toward the solutions we need. That is why I challenge all the candidates to participate in as many joint appearances as possible, so voters can question, compare, and contrast the candidates for mayor." # # # David Schlosser, 40, is a candidate for the non-partisan office of mayor in Flagstaff, Ariz., where he is an award-winning writer and editor and strategic management and communications consultant. A former public servant, political activist, and international manager for a Fortune 500 business, Schlosser is active in several community organizations and has been a part-time instructor at Northern Arizona University. He brings more than 15 years of public policy and management experience to his campaign for responsive, accountable civic leadership. He is a graduate of Trinity University and the University of Texas. For more information about Schlosser and his campaign for Flagstaff mayor, visit www.SchlosserForFlagstaff.com.
