LAKEPORT>>> The Lake County Chamber of Commerce, in collaboration with the Lake County Record-Bee, will host a series of candidate forums for three supervisorial seats slated to appear on the March 5, 2024 election ballot.
These forums aim to provide voters an opportunity to engage directly with candidates, learn about their vision for the future, and gain an understanding of their perspective on crucial issues.
Each candidate will have the opportunity to make an opening statement, answer questions from the designated moderator and the attendees, and finish with closing remarks.
The forums will take place from 6pm to 8pm in each of the three supervisorial districts. Tuesday’s forum can also be accessed via zoom:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89135386221?pwd=mIBOOm59yibf73RGbhGd7xLTc61F0m.1
Meeting ID: 891 3538 6221 Passcode: 093762
One tap mobile: +16699006833,,89135386221#,,,,*093762#
JANUARY 9, Tuesday at 6 pm
• District 4: Lakeport and surrounding areas
• Location: City Hall Chambers in Lakeport
• Moderator: Alan Flora, Clearlake City Manager
• Candidates: Scott Barnett, Laura McAndrews Sammel, Brad Rasmussen, Chris Reed
JANUARY 10, WEDNESDAY at 6 pm
• District 5: Kelseyville, Riviera Heights, Kelseyville Riviera, Cobb
• Location: Kelseyville High School Student Center in Kelseyville
• Moderator: Kevin Ingram, Lakeport City Manager
• Candidates: Jessica Pyska (incumbent) and Boone Bridges
JANUARY 31, WEDNESDAY at 6 pm
• District 1: Middletown, Hidden Valley Lake, Lower Lake, southern portion of Clearlake • Location: Calpine Visitor’s Center in Middletown
• Moderator: Helena Welsh, Executive Director Lake County Winery Assoc. • Candidates: Bryan Pritchard, Bren Boyd, John Hess, Sean Millerick, Helen Owen
The public is invited to attend the January Supervisor Candidate Forums to actively participate in the democratic process. All forums are open to the public. Attendees will have the chance to submit questions to the moderator for the candidates. The events will be recorded and broadcasted.
The moderator and or presiding Government Affairs Committee members reserve the right to modify, consolidate, or reword questions in the interest of Ume and fairness to all candidates. This forum provides an opportunity to the community to ‘get to know’ the candidates.
If you have questions or would like to submit questions for the candidates at least 24 hours prior to the forum date, please email Bobby Dutcher, Chair of the Government Affairs Committee, bobby.dutcher@yahoo.com or call 707-489-4414.
The 2024 Board of Supervisor Candidate Forums are sponsored by Lake County Chamber of Commerce and the Lake County Record-Bee. The Lake County Chamber of Commerce is a private, not-for-profit organization of over 400 businesses. The organization strives to elevate the businesses of Lake County.
The Lake County Record-Bee has covered local news, sports and more for the communities of Lake County since 1873. The sponsoring organizations are not affiliated with any political party and both are committed to promoting a fair and impartial exchange of ideas.
