WHAT: Andria Simckes and Clint Zweifel, Democratic candidates for State Treasurer, will speak as part of the Webster University Holden Public Policy Forum's "Pizza and Politics" speaker series.

WHEN: Wednesday, July 23, at 4 p.m.

WHERE: University Center, Sunnen Lounge 175 Edgar Rd. Webster Groves

BACKGROUND: "Pizza and Politics" is a town-hall style meeting, moderated by Forum founder and former Mo. Gov. Bob Holden, where public policy makers, office-seekers, members of the community and students discuss the political process and key issues of the day.

At this event, which is free and open to the public, Simckes and Zweifel will discuss their experience, campaign platforms and stands of key issues in the State Treasurer race.

Free pizza and soft drinks will be served.

The Holden Public Policy Forum at Webster University is a bi-partisan speaker series, created by former Mo. Gov. Bob Holden and Webster University to bring public policy leaders to St. Louis to discuss key national and international issues. For more information about the Holden Public Policy Forum, visit www.webster.edu/holdenppf.

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