Allyship is Hosting Our Queering Politics Candidate Forum!

*This event is part of NW Pride of Color and free! We are asking people to fill out our RSVP form (see link below) so we can bring the appropriate amount of food.

**There is a Farmer’s Market right outside Southside Commons, so plan accordingly for transportation / traffic / parking!

On July 19th from 6pm to 9pm at Southside Commons, 3518 S Edmunds Street, Seattle, WA 98118.

We will be hosting candidates from the Mayoral race, Position 9 and Position 8.

Nicole Keenan, executive director of the Fair Work Center will be moderating.

Mayoral Candidates in attendance:

Nikkita Oliver
Bob Hasegawa
Jenny Durkan
Jessyn Farrell
Mike McGinn
Cary Moon
Alex Tsimerman

Position 8 Candidates:

Hisam Goueli
Jon Grant
Mac McGregor
A rep for Teresa Mosqueda
Sara Nelson
Rudy Pantoja
Sheley Secrest
Charlene Strong

Position 9 Candidate:

A rep for Pat Murakami
Ty Pethe

Sponsors of this event are: Somos Seattle, Entre Hermanos, SASG, Housing Development Consortium, Tenants Union, API Chaya, Latino Community Fund, Seattle U.T.O.P.I.A., Washington Low Income Housing Alliance, Puget Sound Sage, Ingersoll Gender Center, POCAAN, Gender Justice League, Powerful Voices, Win Win Action, and Pride @ Work.

How well will Seattle’s next Mayor and City Council Members represent the LGBTQ community? Join us and learn more!

Accessibility information:

Transportation info- The building is a one block walk from bus numbers 7, 9, and 106 and a three minute walk from the light rail station. There is street parking for people who drive.

Please arrive scent-free out of respect for hosts and guests who have multiple chemical sensitivities. For more info on how to be scent-free: https://creatingcollectiveaccess.wordpress.com/making-space-accessible-is-an-act-of-love-for-our-communities/