Soroptimist International of Truckee Meadows will host a Candidate’s Forum on October 1th from noon until 1:30 pm at the Atlantis Hotel Casino Spa.
Candidates for Washoe County School Board, Reno City Council and Sparks City Council are attending, as well as representatives from some statewide offices. This nonpartisan event gives voters an opportunity to see, hear and assess the candidates’ positions on issues that are crucial to Nevada and especially to Northern Nevada.
Each candidate will have 3 minutes to explain their qualifications and why they’re running, All candidates for the selected races were invited though all may not be attending.
This nonpartisan event is open to the public so please feel free to invite your friends.
Two ways to attend:
- In person at the Atlantis Hotel Spa Casino. Lunch cost is $25 and your reservation must be received no later than Friday, September 25. To reserve, email info@sitmnv.org. Lunch will be Cobb Salad – please specify regular or Vegan.
- Via Zoom. You must register in advance by clicking on this link https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJcsfuGqqzopEtWjKHEsr2fjok3dK9Dquudp After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Questions? Contact Pam Sutton pam@crystalwindglass.com
Participating Candidates
| Alm, Vance | State Assembly District 26 |
| Benitez-Thompson, Teresa | State Assembly District 27 |
| Anderson, Natha C | State Assembly District 30 |
| Dickman, Jill | State Assembly District 31 |
| Church, Jeff | School Board Trustee District A |
| Kelley, Scott | School Board Trustee District A |
| Montognese, Matthew | School Board Trustee District E |
| Taylor, Angie | School Board Trustee District E |
| Nicolet, Diane | School Board Trustee District G, At-Large |
| Wesner, Craig | School Board Trustee District G, At-Large |
| Brekhus, Jenny | Reno City Council Ward 1 Maybe via Zoom |
| Drakulich, John “JD” | Reno City Council Ward 1 |
| Leon, Ruth “Rudy” | Reno City Council Ward 3 |
| Fink, Darla | Reno City Council Ward 5 |
| Jardon, Neoma | Reno City Council Ward 5 |
| Reese, Devon Thomas | Reno City Council, At-Large |
| Abbott, Donald | Sparks City Council Ward 1 |
| Stolyarov, Wendy | Sparks City Council Ward 1 |
| Anderson, Paul S | Sparks City Council Ward 3 |
| Smith, Quentin | Sparks City Council Ward 3 |