1819 News will host an Orange Beach mayoral debate on August 12 at the Orange Beach Event Center (4671 Wharf Pkwy W, Orange Beach, AL).

The debate will include both candidates for mayor, Tony Kennon (incumbent) and Jeff Boyd (mayor pro-tem).

"I am grateful for 1819 News stepping up to the plate and hosting a debate with Jeff Poor as a neutral, fair moderator," said Boyd. "I think it's a wonderful opportunity for the citizens of Orange Beach to get to know their candidates, know what their vision for Orange Beach is and know what their goals are and how we are going to accomplish that vision."

"I'm excited that there's going to be a debate," Kennon said. "I know that 1819 News will do a good job and make it fair and unbiased. I am the most happy that the community of Orange Beach will be able to discern the differences between myself and my opponent."

A general reception and meet-and-greet will begin at 5:30 p.m.

The hour-long debate will begin at 7 p.m. with an introduction by 1819 News CEO Bryan Dawson. It will be moderated by 1819 News Editor-in-Chief Jeff Poor.

General admission will be free, although tickets are required for entry. The private event will be closed to the media. A full recording of the debate will be made available.

For more information, including ticket and sponsorship details, click here.

ABOUT THE MODERATOR:

Jeff Poor is a regular contributor to several news outlets throughout the State of Alabama. He has a regular political talk show on 106.5 Radio and Editor-in-Chief of 1819 News.

Boasting more than a decade of experience reporting on politics and the news media, Poor previously reported from Washington, D.C. for The Daily Caller and the Media Research Center.

Jeff grew up in Birmingham and has reported in all 67 counties in Alabama. He received his building science degree from Auburn University and a journalism degree from The University of South Alabama.

Article was originally published on 1819 News.