The Final Word Forum was challenged by the Valero/Labor PAC but went on as scheduled. See the video here: youtube.com/watch?v=9CB2Dd6qcS0
[PREVIOUS NOTICE] – Mark your calendar and plan to attend this Saturday – this could be a VERY interesting forum, and your last chance before the election to ask questions and express your thoughts about recent negative campaigning by corporate giant Valero Services, Inc. and its affiliates.
Please show up WAY EARLY!! We’ve learned that oil industry people will try to pack the house and dominate the debate.
CITY TO HOST CANDIDATES FORUM TO ADDRESS NEGATIVE MISINFORMATION CAMPAIGN AND “HIT PIECES”
“The City of Benicia code(Sec 1.42.110) allows for a last minute candidate forum to allow candidates to address last minute “hit pieces” and to respond to inflammatory statements and misinformation.
This forum does not always happen but, given the amount of negative campaigning happening in the City Council race, the City’s Open Government Commission will sponsor such a session this Saturday, Nov. 3 from 9-11am at the City Council chambers.
The event will be televised live on Ch. 27, and rebroadcast at 7pm on Sunday and Monday nights, Nov. 4 and 5. It will also be streamed on the City website.
The forum will be moderated by Open Government Commission Chair Bonnie Silvera, with assistance from two other OGC members. Questions from audience will be written on 3×5 cards and selected by OGC members. Questions will be addressed to all candidates. Only questions that deal with the purpose of the forum will be addressed. Candidates are asked to speak to the issues and not make personal comments about other candidates, especially in a negative manner.