Pleasanton Weekly to hold community-wide forum for municipal candidates on Oct. 4 Comments on Stories, posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Sep 11, 2012 at 12:27 pm
A free, community-wide forum for candidates for Pleasanton mayor and City Council will be held Thursday evening, Oct. 4 in the Pleasanton Civic Center.
Read the full story here Web Link posted Tuesday, September 11, 2012, 8:05 AM
Posted by Gina Channell-Allen, president of the Pleasanton Weekly, on Sep 12, 2012 at 6:09 pm Gina Channell-Allen is a member (registered user) of PleasantonWeekly.com
We will be asking members of the audience to submit questions on index cards during the debate.
Posted by GX, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood, on Sep 14, 2012 at 6:36 am
This was a great opportunity to get to know the candidates better and understand their perspectives on issues. Thanks to those who organized and put this on.
In general, the questions and moderation were fair but I did get the sense that the Karla was focused on a bit more due to her slow growth approach to development. However, she did a good job fielding the many questions posed to her.
The other candidates also did a fine job answering questions. I walked away with a much better sense for who I'm voting for.
Posted by Stacey, a resident of the Amberwood/Wood Meadows neighborhood, on Sep 14, 2012 at 7:25 am Stacey is a member (registered user) of PleasantonWeekly.com
GX, are you referring to the forum put on by the Chamber yesterday?
Posted by GX, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood, on Sep 14, 2012 at 7:52 am
Yes - I should have read the date more carefully.
I highly recommend anyone interested in improving their knowledge of the candidates and their views on issues attend this upcoming event. The Chamber event yesterday was well worth my time.
Posted by Howard Adams Neely, a resident of the Pleasanton Heights neighborhood, on Sep 14, 2012 at 9:58 am
For those of you can not make the October 4th Debate, we would suggest that you attend one being given on the East Side of town at the Centerpointe Presbyterian Church on September 17th. The Church will not be endorsing any of the candidates.
"Meet the Candidates Night" will start at 7:00 pm. Location is 3410 Cornerstone Court, which is near the intersection of Busch Road and Valley Avenue.
Each debate is different, so the public should attend more than one.
The Chamber Debate was wonderful........fast and dynamic. Don't forget to back your choices by picking up yard signs and making a donation.
One last thought.........wouldn't it be fantastic if Pleasanton had at least an 80% voter turn out this November !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by Gina Channell-Allen, president of the Pleasanton Weekly, on Sep 24, 2012 at 1:44 pm Gina Channell-Allen is a member (registered user) of PleasantonWeekly.com
William - No, we haven't done endorsements yet. We plan to endorse in the issue of 10/12.
Posted by RonA, a resident of the Castlewood Heights neighborhood, on Sep 25, 2012 at 6:13 am
I wonder if Elene will continue to omit the fact that she worked for years for James Tong and the Lin Family. That is the same gang that wanted to cut off the ridges. When they couldn't get their way the sued the City of Pleasanton, our City Manager and those that gathered signatures to allow the voters a chance to vote on Oak grove. When the Lins lost, they continued to attack the city on appeal.
I overheard her say what great people they are. Is she nuts?