If you are interested in learning more the candidates running Mercer Island City Council and School Board, there are several upcoming opportunities. Learn more below:
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League of Women Voters Candidate Forum
Wednesday, October 14, 7 – 9 pm
Stroum Jewish Community Center, 3801 East Mercer Way
The League of Women Voters of Mercer Island has invited the School Board and City Council candidates to answer questions and present their views. Bill Radke of KUOW will moderate. The forum is also sponsored by Sound Publishing and the Mercer Island Reporter.
Note: The SJCC will ask everyone to sign in for security reasons. Please arrive early – the program starts at 7:00.
Mercer Island VFW Candidates Forum
Tuesday, October 20th, 6:30 to 9 pm
VFW Hall, 1836 72nd Ave SE
All candidates have been invited to a Voter’s Forum at the VFW Hall. Each candidate will have time to address the audience with a statement and will then answer questions from the audience. This is a great opportunity for all Islanders to hear each of the candidates’ positions on community issues.
Mercer Island Candidate Forum – Focus on Schools (hosted by the MI PTA Council)
Monday, October 26, 7 – 9 pm
West Mercer Elementary – Gym, 4141 81st Ave SE
Come hear from all of the Mercer Island candidates running in the November 3rd General Election. This forum is an opportunity for the candidates to share their positions on school-related issues. This forum will include a brief talk from each of the candidates and an ample audience Q&A period.
Mercer Island School Board Candidate Presentations: David D’Souza, Tracy Drinkwater, Bill Hochberg, School Board Member Ralph Jorgenson
Mercer Island City Council Candidate Presentations: Dave Wisenteiner, Council Member Jane Meyer Brahm, Salim Nice, Wendy Weiker, Jeff Sanderson, Tom Acker, Council Member Bruce Bassett, Traci Granbois and Council Member Debbie Bertlin
To learn more about the General Election please visit the King County Election Website: http://www.kingcounty.gov/elections/election-info/2015/201511.aspx
Private Forums
There are also several private forums remaining, including:
Mercer Island Rotary Forum: Bill Hochberg and Bruce Bassett
Tuesday, October 6th, Noon
Mercer Island Beach Club Forum: Traci Granbois and Debbie Bertlin
Tuesday, October 13th, 8 pm
Mercer Island Rotary Forum: Debbie Bertlin and Tracy Drinkwater
Tuesday, October 20th, Noon
Mercer Island Beach Club Forum: Bill Hochberg and Tracy Drinkwater
Tuesday, October 27th, 7 pm
