Assembly Candidates' Forum in Santa Cruz

The Santa Cruz People's Democratic Club and People Power are co-sponsoring a forum for the 27th State Assembly District Democratic Party candidates, as well as Superior Court Judge. This event, with questions from the audience, is in preparation for the statewide Democratic primary election on June 3. After the November general election, the winner will replace Assemblymember John Laird, who has reached his term limits.

The four participating candidates for the Assembly seat are:
Stephen Derek Barkalow, chiropractor, from Monterey County;
Bill Monning, attorney and professor, from Monterey County;
Emily Reilly, City Council Member and bakery owner, from Santa Cruz; and
Barbara Sprenger, small business owner, from Santa Cruz County.

Two candidates vying for Superior Court Judge in the same election will also give short presentations and answer questions. These candidates are attorney Steve Wright and Santa Cruz County Assistant District Attorney Ari Symons.

There will be a separate forum for County Supervisor candidates in the same June primary, to be held on April 16.

Courtesy valet parking for bicycles will be provided by People Power for the April 2nd forum at the Vets' Hall in downtown Santa Cruz.

For more information call: Bill Malone for PDC, 420-1133
Micah Posner for People Power, 425-0665
Wolfgang Rosenberg, 427-1318