Senate and Supervisor candidates will appear at Wednesday’s MCC meeting


By on Sun, May 21, 2006

At the Wednesday, May 24 meeting of the Midcoast Community Council, candidates for Supervisor and State Senate will appear.  This is a great opportunity to see meet of the more powerful state and local politicians who don’t come to the Coastside often, find out more about the candidates, and encourage them to pay attention to Coastside issues.

Candidates for San Mateo County Board of Supervisors District 3 seat will answer questions and debate the issues.  Scheduled attendees are Rich Gordon (incumbent), Jo Chamberlain and John Hickey.  Unopposed candidate for the District 2 seat, Jerry Hill will also participate. This will begin at about 7:45pm and last about an hour.

Candidates for the California State Senate seat District 8 seat will answer questions and debate the issues.  Scheduled attendees are Leland Yee (D) and Oscar Braun (R). Lou Pappan (who appeared at an earlier MCC meeting) and Mike Nevin (who cancelled an earlier appearance) will not be there. This is scheduled to start at 8:45pm and will last about 30 minutes.

At about 9:15, there will be a debate of the pros and cons of Measure S.