On Friday, Oct. 9, the San Francisco Bay Area office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-SFBA), CAIR Action, American Muslim Public Affairs Committee, Bay Area Muslim Council, and Muslim Community Association will host a community candidate forum featuring candidates for Santa Clara mayor, city council, and the Santa Clara Unified School District Board of Education in the November General Election.
The forum will feature a moderated discussion, community-submitted questions, and an opportunity for attendees to meet the candidates.
WHAT: Community Candidate Forum
WHEN: Friday, Oct. 9 | 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.
WHERE: Muslim Community Association, 3003 Scott Blvd., Santa Clara
WHO:
Moderator: Musa Tariq, CAIR-SFBA Policy Coordinator
Candidates:
- Mayor of Santa Clara: Armando “Gary” Ferraris, Karen Hardy, David Kertes, Kevin Park, Kathy Watanabe
- Santa Clara City Council, District 2: Yvonne Inciarte, Kimberley Williams
- Santa Clara City Council, District 3: Eric Crutchlow, Kyle Madej
- Santa Clara Unified School District Board of Education, Trustee Area 1: Kamal Yassin
NOTE: CAIR-SFBA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and does not endorse or oppose candidates for office. All candidates running for the offices represented at the forum were invited to participate.
CAIR-SFBA 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.
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CONTACT: CAIR-SFBA Communications Manager Lorrie Adam, 408.498.5779, [email protected]