Coronado Chamber Hosting 'Meet the Candidates' Forum

CORONADO, CA — The Coronado Chamber of Commerce is hosting a community-wide "Meet the Candidates" forum on Oct. 27. According to the event announcement, the forum will focus on issues important to local businesses.

"All are invited to come and learn more about the candidates running for both mayor and City Council and how their visions and plans for Coronado affect our local economy and business owners," the Chamber says. "Questions are welcome."

The forum will take place from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 27 in the Winn Room at the Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave.

According to the city of Coronado's website, there are two candidates for mayor: Richard Bailey, who is the current mayor pro-tem; and Carrie Downey, a current city councilwoman, attorney and law professor.

There are five candidates for two City Council seats: Whitney Benzian, a small business owner; a Mike Donovan, a businessman; Ronald Hauser, an attorney; Marvin Heinze, a homeland defense adviser; and Derik Mundt, who works in business management.

Those who wish to attend the forum are asked to RSVP on Facebook, by emailing info@coronadochamber.com or by calling 619-435-9260.

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