Elections are upon us, and your vote matters! Let’s shape our future together.
Join us to learn where local San Ramon, Pleasanton & Dublin city candidates stand on important topics and ask questions that matter to you.
Local elected officials have a more significant impact on our daily lives than many other political positions, as our local politician’s decisions impact the oversight of county law enforcement officers, transportation, housing, and many different public services.
4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. | Sunday, October 27 | MCC Conference Room | Join us in person or watch virtually at mcceastbay.org/live
Sponsored by CAIR San Francisco, San Ramon Valley Islamic Center (SRVIC), & MCC East Bay.
Questions? events@mcceastbay.org
See also: Alameda County: Ballot Measure and Proposition Voter Guide
Agenda
- – 4:00 p.m. Introduction by Musa Tariq, CAIR San Francisco
- – 4:05 p.m.: Dublin candidates speak
- – 4:25 p.m.: Pleasanton candidates speak
- – 4:45 p.m.: San Ramon candidates speak
- – 5:00 p.m.: State Senate candidates speak
- – 5:15 p.m. Meet & greet between candidates & community members
Here is the slate of local candidates in this election season:
Dublin Mayoral Candidates
- Dublin Human Services Commissioner Shawn Costello
- Tom Evans
- Councilmember Sherry Hu
- Councilmember Jean Josey (confirmed)
Dublin City Council Candidates
- Mayor Michael McCorriston
- Razi Hasni (confirmed)
- John Morada (confirmed)
Pleasanton Mayoral Candidates
- Mayor Karla Brown
- Councilmember Jack Balch (confirmed)
Pleasanton City Council
San Ramon City Council
- Councilmember Mark H. Armstrong
- Chirag Kathrani (confirmed)
- Robert Jweinat
- Vasanth Shetty (confirmed)
- Councilmember Sridhar Verose (confirmed)
State Senate District 7
San Ramon School Board
Dublin School Board
Pleasanton School Board
MCC proudly hosts this annual educational candidate forum in partnership with our friends at SRVIC & CAIR – San Francisco Bay Area. This is an opportunity to learn about your local candidates during another critical election year.
Local elected officials have a more significant impact on our daily lives than many other political positions, as their decisions impact the oversight of county law enforcement officers, transportation, housing, and many different public services.
Join us and also listen to the candidates discuss hate crimes, bullying of Muslim American children, and more so that when you go to the polls next month, you’ll know exactly what decisions to make.
We invite you to join us and show that the American Muslim community is very interested in hearing about the candidate’s platforms and positions if they are elected. This voter education forum is an opportunity to educate and empower us to become more politically, civically, and publicly engaged between public officials and American Muslims.
One question we will ask all candidates at this forum is: As an elected official, what concrete steps will you take to combat Islamophobia in your community, given that 2023 saw one of the worst years of anti-Muslim hate in 30 years/three decades, worse than after Trump’s Muslim ban?
Voter Guide: Your Ballot Is Your Power
Get ready to make a difference in the 2024 General Election on November 5. Depending on your state and/or registration status, you may receive your ballot in the mail in October.
CAIR California is on a mission to mobilize every Muslim vote because every vote is a step toward justice. This site is your go-to resource for all you need to know to Vote for Justice: https://voteforjustice24.com