Join Mesa Mayor John Giles, Tempe Mayor Corey Woods and Tempe Vice Mayor Doreen Garlid for a panel discussion to learn how to disagree with friends this election season — and keep them.
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Tempe Mayor Corey Woods and Mesa Mayor John Giles.
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Join Mesa Mayor John Giles, Tempe Mayor Corey Woods and Tempe Vice Mayor Doreen Garlid for a panel discussion to learn how to disagree with friends this election season — and keep them.
The free Disagree Better Arizona event takes place 5:30 -7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 22 at King of Glory Church, 2085 E. Southern Ave., in Tempe.
Disagree Better Arizona is a bipartisan effort aimed at elevating civil discourse and fostering constructive dialogue across the state. The local initiative was co-founded by Mayor Woods and Mayor Giles, according to a release.
“The Disagree Better Arizona initiative gives people the tools they need to engage in meaningful discussions,” Mayor Woods said in the release. “It’s about focusing on what unites us rather than what divides us. That is so important in our families, our neighborhoods and our cities.”
Vice Mayor Garlid, who will moderate the panel, said, “Solving any issue in our community starts with finding common ground, then having an open, respectful conversation. This event will help us understand how we can disagree on solutions but do it with respect and kindness.”
Beyond what can be learned during the panel discussion, there is a free toolkit at disagreebetteraz.com. There you can get practical tips for keeping conversations civil, strategies for avoiding common pitfalls during election season, and guidance on how to stay engaged in the democratic process without succumbing to negativity or divisiveness.
