Candidate forums for the June 2 City Council election
Summary
Two resident groups will host council candidate forums in City Hall with fees waived — but only after a bruising debate over moderator bias. Moderators must now sign civility statements and question all candidates fairly.
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Last discussed Mar 24, 2026.
Impact analysis
Room rental, staff and TV costs are waived — roughly a few thousand dollars in city facility costs per forum.
Voters, who get free, televised candidate forums ahead of the June 2 election.
No groups are directly harmed by him running, though residents or businesses that prefer tight cannabis restrictions could feel more pressure if his agenda gains traction.
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City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting and Parking Authority Meeting - Mar 24, 2026
Two resident groups will host council candidate forums in City Hall with fees waived — but only after a bruising debate over moderator bias. Moderators must now sign civility statements and question all candidates fairly.
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