Bellevue Candidates Forum Tonight

Eleven candidates will share their views on key issues facing the county, city and school district at the Bellevue Downtown Association's (BDA) Candidates Forum, Tuesday, October 4, 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the , 300 112th Ave. SE, Bellevue, WA 98004.

Forum seating will be first-come, first-served, and doors will open at
6:30 p.m. Admission is free

The BDA encourages voters to "go beyond the yard signs" to meet and hear from the candidates before making their choices in the November 8 General Election. Bellevue Reporter Editor Craig Groshart will serve as moderator. The public can suggest a question via email at forum@bellevuedowntown.org, or use the question drop box at the event.

2011 Candidates Forum Schedule:

7:00 p.m.: King County Council District 6 Candidates
Jane Hague and Richard E. Mitchell

7:30 p.m. - Bellevue City Council Candidates
Position 1: Aaron Laing and John Stokes
Position 3: John Chelminiak and Michelle Hilhorst
Position 5: Claudia Balducci and Patti Mann
Position 7: Jennifer Robertson

8:30 p.m. - Bellevue School Board, District 1 Candidates
Betsy Johnson and Steve McConnell

The BDA is a non-profit membership organization charged with leading the
evolution of downtown Bellevue as the economic and cultural heart of the
Eastside. The BDA does not endorse individual candidates or contribute
to their campaigns.

-- Information from the Bellevue Downtown Association