THE COLLEGES OF LAW TO HOST MIDDAY MAYORAL CANDIDATE FORUM, OCT. 25
Four Candidates Vying for Santa Barbara Mayor Confirmed for Downtown Public Panel to be Broadcast on Facebook Live
EVENT: The Santa Barbara & Ventura Colleges of Law (COL) presents a midday forum featuring candidates for mayor of Santa Barbara.
WHEN: Noon–1:30 p.m.; Wednesday, October 25, 2017
WHERE: The Santa Barbara & Ventura Colleges of Law, Santa Barbara Campus
20 E. Victoria Street. (Parking available at the Anacapa St. garage.)
WHO:
Confirmed Candidates:
Hal Conklin, President, USA Green Communities;
Former Santa Barbara Mayor and City Councilmember
Angel Martinez, Former CEO and Chairman of Deckers Brands
Cathy Murillo, Santa Barbara City Councilmember – District Three
Harwood “Bendy” White, Santa Barbara City Councilmember
Invited Candidates:
Frank Hotchkiss, Santa Barbara City Councilmember
COST:
The forum is free and open to the public, although space is limited.
BACKGROUND:
The event will feature questions on local housing and State Street business development in addition to audience Q&A. In addition to providing a midday opportunity for the public to engage with candidates, the mayoral forum also will be broadcast on COL’s Facebook page via Facebook Live. The race for mayor concludes on Election Day: Nov. 7, 2017.
Established in 1969, The Santa Barbara & Ventura Colleges of Law (COL) was founded as a nonprofit to expand opportunities and broaden access to legal education. COL is dedicated to a student-centered approach that affords students of diverse backgrounds the opportunity to pursue careers in law or legal-related fields. The Colleges’ faculty advances a real-world perspective and practicality on the application of law and includes practicing attorneys, judges, public servants, and leaders in business and nonprofit organizations. COL offers a Juris Doctor (J.D.) and a Master of Legal Studies (M.L.S.) program. COL is regionally accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC) and the Juris Doctor program is accredited by the Committee of Bar Examiners (CBE) of the State Bar of California. COL is an affiliate of the nonprofit TCS Education System. For more information, visit www.collegesoflaw.edu.
For general information about the event (including logistics), contact 805-979-9860.