(SACRAMENTO, CA, 10/19/2022) – On Friday, Oct. 21, the Sacramento Valley/Central California office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-SV/CC) will host a nonpartisan candidate forum for Sacramento City Council.
Members of the Muslim community will hear from candidates running for city council for District 1, District 3, and District 5 and discuss issues that impact all communities.
WHAT: Sacramento City Council Candidate Forum
WHEN: Friday, October 21 at 6 p.m. (Doors open at 5 p.m.)
WHERE: CAIR-SV/CC Office- 1616 Del Paso Blvd., Sacramento, CA
CONTACT: Sacramento Valley/Central California Communications Manager Zoha Raza, 916.302.2121, [email protected]
In a statement, CAIR-SV/CC Executive Director Basim Elkarra said:
“This candidate forum provides an opportunity for voters to ask questions and meet with the candidates who seek to serve their community. We hope this forum encourages increased voter participation from within the Muslim community and leads to more informed decision-making at the polls in November.”
He noted that yesterday, the Washington, D.C., based civil rights organization urged American Muslims to check their voter registration status and vote early when and where possible.
CAIR-SV/CC is an office of CAIR, America’s largest Muslim civil liberties and advocacy organization. Its mission is to enhance understanding of Islam, protect civil rights, promote justice, and empower American Muslims.