{"id":1203,"date":"2020-08-18T12:36:03","date_gmt":"2020-08-18T19:36:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/berkeleycitizensaction.org\/?p=1203"},"modified":"2020-08-21T11:05:31","modified_gmt":"2020-08-21T18:05:31","slug":"endorsement-forum-for-mayr-city-council-and-school-board-this-saturday-at-3-pm","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/berkeleycitizensaction.org\/?p=1203","title":{"rendered":"Endorsement Forum for Mayor, City Council and School Board, this SUNDAY at 3 pm"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Zoom\u00a0with\u00a0us\u00a0(or Facebook Live)
\nSunday, August 23rd at 3 PM Endorsement Forum for Mayor, City Council & School Board CandidatesPresented by
\nBerkeley Citizens Action & Berkeley Progressive Alliance<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
See and hear the candidates!
\nAsk Your Questions. Vote to endorse for office. <\/strong>All candidates were invited to tell us where they stand on issues. 18 candidates will present. Candidates\u2019 questionnaires are listed here.Let us know you will attend: email BPA2016@aol.com<\/a> or call BCA at (510) 982-6528.<\/strong>NOW FOUR WAYS TO WATCH OR LISTEN TO THE EVENT!<\/strong><\/p>\n
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  1. Facebook Live: <\/strong>Visit\u00a0Berkeley Citizen Action <\/strong><\/a>or\u00a0Berkeley Progressive Alliance<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>at 3PM. Click on the Live Video post near the top that says \u201cEndorsement Forum\u201d<\/li>\n
  2. Zoom video call: click here<\/a>: or type this into your browser: https:\/\/bit.ly\/endorsementzoom2020<\/a>. <\/strong>This link goes directly to the meeting.<\/li>\n
  3. Phone: <\/strong>Dial (669) 900-9128 on your landline or cell phone. When asked for a \u201cMeeting ID,\u201d enter 856 7553 8966 followed by pressing the # key. When asked for a \u201cParticipant ID,\u201d simply press the # key again.<\/li>\n
  4. BERKELEY CHANNEL 33 <\/strong>on COMCAST cable<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    VOTING<\/strong>
    \nCurrent BCA & BPA Members\u2019 votes are counted for our joint endorsement (one vote per person). Vote ONLINE or with a paper ballot.
    \nFrom August 23rd to August 30th, you can vote to endorse the candidates\u00a0ONLINE<\/strong>\u00a0by using this\u00a0    link<\/strong><\/a>: (link activated Aug. 23).\u00ad
    \nTo get a<\/strong>\u00a0PAPER BALLOT<\/strong>, call BCA at (510) 982-6528, to give\u00a0us\u00a0your name, address and phone number.<\/p>\n

    WE’LL HEAR FROM THESE 18 CANDIDATES<\/strong><\/p>\n

    All candidates who filed with the city were asked to present to us. The following candidates have submitted a questionnaire and are asking for our endorsement. Click on the word “Questionnaire” below for each candidate to read their response to our questionnaire. Where available, we have listed their website and other submitted documents as well.<\/p>\n

    MAYORAL CANDIDATES<\/strong>
    \nJesse Arregu\u00edn<\/strong>, Incumbent. Candidate <\/strong>    Questionnaire<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0Statement of Qualifications<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong>Website: www.Jesse.vote\/<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

    Aidan Hill<\/strong>: Candidate <\/strong>Questionnaire<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Statement of qualifications<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>
    \nWebsite:     http:\/\/hill.vote\/<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

    Wayne Hsiung<\/strong>,\u00a0 Candidate Questionnaire<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong>Website: wayneformayor.com\/<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

    DISTRICT 2 CITY COUNCIL CANDIDATES
    \nCheryl Davila<\/strong>, Incumbent:\u00a0\u00a0 Candidate<\/strong>     Questionnaire<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>Website: cheryldavila.vote\/<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

    Terry Taplin:<\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0Candidate<\/strong>\u00a0Questionnaire received<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>Resume<\/a>\u00a0 Statement of qualifications<\/a>.\u00a0Website: terrytaplin.com<\/strong><\/a><\/u><\/p>\n

    Alexander Sharenko:<\/strong>\u00a0Candidate Questionnaire<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong>Website: alexforberkeley.com<\/a><\/p>\n

    DISTRICT 3\u00a0CITY COUNCIL CANDIDATES<\/strong>
    \nBen Bartlett,\u00a0<\/strong>Incumbent:\u00a0Candidate <\/strong>    Questionnaire<\/strong><\/a>. Candidate Statement<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>Website: benny.vote<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

    Orlando<\/strong> Martinez<\/strong>:\u00a0Questionnaire and statement of qualification<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0 Website: orlandomartinez.org\/<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

    Deborah Matthews:<\/strong>\u00a0Candidate Questionnaire<\/a><\/strong>. Resume<\/a>\u00a0 <\/strong>website:\u00a0deborahforberkeley.com<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

    DISTRICT 5\u00a0CITY COUNCIL CANDIDATES<\/strong>
    \nSophie Hahn, Incumbent:\u00a0Candidate     Questionnaire<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong>Website: sophiehahn.com<\/a><\/p>\n

    Todd Andrew. Candidate <\/strong>Questionnaire<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

    DISTRICT 6\u00a0CITY COUNCIL CANDIDATE<\/strong>
    \nRichard Illgen:\u00a0 Candidate     Questionnaire<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0Bio<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0 Website:\u00a0richardforcitycouncil.org\/<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

    SCHOOL BOARD CANDIDATES\u00a0(2 seats)<\/strong>
    \nLaura Babitt, Website:\u00a0    laurababitt.com\/<\/a>; Candidate Questionnaire<\/a><\/strong>
    \nJose Luis Bedolla: Candidate     Questionnaire<\/a>:<\/strong>
    \nMichael Chang: Candidate     Questionnaire<\/a><\/strong>
    \nNorma Harrison: Candidate Statement     here<\/a><\/strong>
    \nEsfandiar Imani: Candidate     Questionnaire<\/a><\/strong>
    \nAna Vasudeo, Website:     anavasudeo.org\/<\/a>. Candidate Questionnaire<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Is it time to renew your BCA Membership?
\nAnnual Membership is $35 or $10 for low\u00a0income people, seniors or students.
\nSend your check to BCA at P.O. Box 9932, Berkeley, CA 94709 or you may pay at our website:\u00a0click<\/strong>\u00a0HERE<\/a>.\u00a0<\/strong>
\nAfter entering your contact information on the subscription tab, you will be directed to the link to make an online payment\u00a0through Paypal.
\nThank you\u00a0for Your Support.<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Zoom\u00a0with\u00a0us\u00a0(or Facebook Live) Sunday, August 23rd at 3 PM Endorsement Forum for Mayor, City Council & School Board CandidatesPresented by Berkeley Citizens Action & Berkeley Progressive Alliance See and hear the candidates! Ask Your Questions. Vote to endorse for office. …<\/p>\n

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