We are in the middle of the election season and, at the local, state and federal level, it is important to know and understand who the candidates for a seat or position are, since they will represent us. In light of this, organizations have coordinated a forum so that residents of District 16 can hear proposals and ask questions to those who will be their voice in government.
The appointment is this coming Tuesday, February 20, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., in person at Half Moon Bay.
The organizers of this upcoming Candidate Forum are Thrive Alliance, Ayudando Latinos A Soñar (ALAS), Coastside Hope, Pacifica Resource Center, Puente de la Costa Sur (Puente), Senior Coastsiders, and South Coast Sustainable.
This collaborative effort brings together a coalition of community organizations dedicated to fostering positive change. Together, they will introduce Congressional District 16 candidates to the vibrant and diverse communities along the coast.
These Candidate Forums serve as a vital platform to elevate and address the most pressing issues facing nonprofit organizations and their communities in San Mateo County.
The attending candidates are:
- Peter Dixon, Co-Founder, With Honor
- Rishi Kumar, Chief Revenue Officer, nFolks Data Solutions
- Sam Liccardo, former mayor of the city of San Jose
- Julie Lythcott-Haims, Palo Alto City Councilwoman
- Joe Simitian, Santa Clara County Supervisor
District 16 includes the cities of Atherton, La Honda, Ladera, Loma Mar, Menlo Park, Pacifica, Half Moon Bay, Pescadero, Portola Valley, and Woodside in San Mateo County.
Additionally, in Santa Clara County it concerns the cities of Campbell, Cambrian Park, Fruitdale, Lexington Hills, Los Altos, Los Altos Hills, Los Gatos, Monte Sereno, Mountain View, Palo Alto, Parts of San Jose, including unincorporated communities, Saratoga, and Stanford.
To attend this forum it is registration required.
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