Pleasanton Chamber Announces 'Meet the Candidates' Forum

From Pleasanton Chamber of Commerce:

With election season right around the corner, the Pleasanton Chamber of Commerce is hosting a candidates forum, featuring the city council and mayoral candidates. The forum, which is a free event and open to the public, will be held in the Veterans Memorial Building in downtown Pleasanton on Friday, Sept. 9 from 7:30-9 a.m.

Mayor Jerry Thorne is being challenged by Julie Testa. For the two seats open on the council, incumbents Karla Brown and Jerry Pentin are seeking reelection. Herb Ritter, current chair of the Planning Commission, is also running.

The candidates will face questions about community priorities, including the Johnson Drive Economic Development Zone, transportation, water, workforce housing and civic center/library and the downtown specific plan to help business leaders as well as community members learn of the differences between candidates.

Moderating the forum will be David Stark, Bay East Association of Realtors public affairs director.

The Chamber is a non-profit organization that relies on the support of its members and the local business community. Further information on the candidates forum and the Pleasanton Chamber of Commerce is available through the Chamber website.