This is the candidate forum that you will not want to miss! A panel of GSBA members representing the breadth of our organization will be asking questions to candidates for some of the most important races in our region, including Mayor, Seattle City Council, and Port Commission. This event is FREE. Coffee will be provided by Broadcast Coffee and doughnuts by Top Pot Doughnuts.

Hear where our future leaders stand on issues of importance to the LGBT community, small business, and equitable economic development for all communities. What is their vision for supporting the LGBT community, which makes up an estimated 14% of Seattle’s population? How will they bring equity to the parts of our community who need it most? Do they understand the needs of small businesses in America’s fastest growing city?

Confirmed candidates include:
Seattle Mayor: Jenny Durkan and Cary Moon
Seattle City Council, Pos. 8: Jon Grant and Teresa Mosqueda
Seattle City Council, Pos. 9: Councilmember Lorena González and Pat Murakami
Seattle Port Commissioner, Pos. 1: Ryan Calkins and Commissioner John Creighton

Panelists include:
Gladys Gillis, CEO of Starline Luxury Coaches
Elise Lindborg, Top Dog at ZippyDogs
Steven Sawyer, Executive Director of POCAAN
Gunner Scott, Director of Programs at Pride Foundation
Beto Yarce, Executive Director of Ventures Nonprofit