Date and Time
Thursday Sep 7, 2023
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM PDT
11:00am - 11:20am - Networking
11:20am - Welcome
11:35am - Panel
1:00pm Close
Location
Green Rivers College's Kent Campus
417 Ramsay Way #112 Kent, WA
Room 282/283
Fees/Admission
Members: $30
Non-Members: $30*
Vendor Table: $150
Event Sponsor: $500
Description
Join us for an insightful event hosted by the Kent Chamber of Commerce, aimed at fostering civic engagement and empowering voters. This event will serve as a platform for candidates running for the Kent City Council, specifically focusing on positions 1, 3 & 7.
As part of our commitment to a fair and unbiased electoral process, the Kent Chamber of Commerce is excited to present the City of Kent Council Election Forum. With six candidates vying for your votes, this forum promises to provide in-depth insights into their perspectives and priorities.
The forum will follow a structured format, ensuring equal opportunities for all candidates. Our Government Affairs team has meticulously crafted a set of questions that span topics such as Taxation, Economic Development, City Budget issues, and Transportation. These questions will be posed to candidates during the event, allowing them 1-2 minutes to respond.
The event will be moderated by either our President, John Scully, or our Government Affairs Chair, Michele Hunt. In addition to the prepared questions, there might be an opportunity for audience engagement, as we invite attendees to submit questions related to candidate behavior, policies, or clarifications.
To ensure a smooth event, we kindly request candidates to RSVP their attendance as soon as possible. Please note that due to the structured nature of the event, walk-ins will not be accommodated.
Confirmed Candidates
Position #3
Kelly Wiggins-Crawford (Video Presentation)
John Boyd
Position#1
Marli Larimer
Jessie Ramsey
Position #7
Zandria Michaud
Darryl Jones