Community Invited To Candidates' Forum In Livermore

LIVERMORE, CA — Seven candidates will participate in a candidates' forum, which will be held on September 20 between 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. at the Livermore High School Performing Arts Theater. The free forum is open to the public and will be co-hosted by the Livermore Valley Chamber of Commerce and the Pleasanton Weekly.

“The Livermore Valley Chamber of Commerce welcomes this opportunity,” said Dawn Argula, Chamber CEO. “Elected officials play a big role in the economic health of a community and these forums are the closest to a job interview that any of us may have to select qualified leaders.”

Josh Laine is running against Mayor John Marchand, who is running for his final term.

“This is an excellent opportunity to partner with local Chambers and to provide anopportunity for the public to hear from candidates in real time,” said Gina Channell, president of the Pleasanton Weekly.

Five candidates are vying for two open seats on the city council. Bob Worner and Steven Spedowfski are up for re-election, although only Worner has filed to run again.

Mayor Forum: 6:30 p.m. to 7:10 p.m.

• Josh Laine
• John Marchand

City Council Forum: 7:20 p.m. to 8:45 p.m.

• Rosemary Bartsch
• Patricia Munro
• Neal Pann
• Brent (Alan) Siler
• Bob Woerner

The Livermore High School Performing Arts Theater located at 600 Maple Street. Click here to register to attend the forum.

Photo via Shutterstock