Beyond campaign signs and slogans, what makes a candidates the best choice for the job? Visalia City Council and School Board Candidates will discuss their candidacy, purpose and vision at the Candidates Forum scheduled for October 18^th. The Visalia Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the Sun Gazette Newspaper and the League of Women Voters will host a Candidates Forum for local candidates to discuss important issues and answer questions posed by residents.

The Forum will be held on Thursday, October 18, 2018 at 210 W. Center St. from 5:30 - 8:30pm.
The Candidates Forum is free and open to the public. A list of invited candidates and timing is as follows.
5:30 pm - Doors open for a meet and greet with the candidates.
6:00 - 7:00 pm - Visalia City Council Candidates Forum

• Brian Poochigian
• Steve Woods
• Merritt Wiseman

7:00 - 8:30 pm - Visalia Unified School District Board of Trustees Forum

• Walta Gamoian - Area 1
• Mike Moberly - Area 1
• Jim Qualls - Area 2
• Joy Naylor - Area 2
• John Crabtree - Area 4
• Mario Torres - Area 4
• Megan Casebeer Soleno - Area 5
• Lori Quinzon - Area 5
• Niessen Foster - Area 5

Additionally the committee supporting Measure A (the Visalia school bond measure) will be on hand to answer questions and provide information to the public. For more information contact, the Visalia Chamber of Commerce at 559-734-5876.