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MARTINEZ, Calif. – The Martinez Chamber of Commerce announced Wednesday they will be hosting a public candidate forum for local City Council candidates.
The four hopefuls running for council are incumbent Mark Ross, John Stevens, Noralea Gipner and Courtney Masella O’Brien. All four candidates have confirmed their attendance at the forum.
According to Chamber Executive Director Julie Johnston, the forum is “not a debate,” but rather a chance for the candidates “to discuss issues [with those] vying for [council seats].”
“The same questions will be asked of each candidate and the questions have been formed by Chamber members and members of the community. The questions are being kept confidential, but are standard questions asked of candidates running for office. No questions will be asked by the audience during the forum. Questions for the candidates are to be submitted to the Chamber via email before the forum,” Johnston said in a release.
Each candidate will be given three to introduce themselves, three minutes to answer each question, and then three minutes for a closing statement.
No video recording will be allowed at the event, though audio recording devices are OK.
“This is a totally open and transparent forum that anyone can attend,” Johnston said.
The event will take place at 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 22, in City Council Chambers at 525 Henrietta St., Martinez. The public is encouraged to attend. To send candidate questions prior to the forum, email brian@martinezchamber.com.
