http://disqus.com/people/29e5e176ba0465c5f05cb6ece99cae44/enFri, 30 Nov 2007 20:46:38 -0000http://iowaindependent.disqus.com/rumors_and_accusations_cast_shadows_on_brown_and_black_presidential_forum/#comment-1663709<strong>Ticket Fiasco</strong> Fact - The North High School auditorium is the largest school auditorium in the Des Moines public schools. The North High School auditorium capacity - 1,800.<p><br>50 tickets are distributed to 8 candidates campaigns = 400 tickets</p><p><br>200 tickets allocated to the local and national media</p><p><br>Wayne Ford and Mary Campos give out 1,200 tickets at their own discretion</p><p><br>I tried on 4 occasions over a four day period to obtain tickets from Urban Dreams (Wayne Ford Executive Director) without success. I e-mailed a request for tickets, I called twice and finally visited the office for tickets and each time I was given a different story about the ticket situation and each time I was denied access.</p><p><br>I live in and work in the community.&nbsp; It's unfortunate that two organizers have manipulated the process and denied access for local citizens of color to participate in the political process.<br>&nbsp;</br></p>Concerned DSM CitizenFri, 30 Nov 2007 20:46:38 -0000