SCEDC 2026 Candidate Forum Series

South County EDC invites residents, business leaders, and community stakeholders to participate in the 2026 Candidate Forum Series, held virtually every Wednesday in October from 4:00–5:00 PM via Zoom.

The series is designed to create opportunities for two-way dialogue between participating candidates, voters, businesses, and community members. SCEDC is a nonpartisan organization and does not endorse candidates.

Schedule

October 7
Karl Bradley — Candidate for Mayor, Imperial Beach
Jose Rodriguez — Candidate for Mayor, National City

October 14
Jeff Belle — Candidate for U.S. Representative, 52nd District
Nicole Crosby — Candidate for San Diego City Council District 2

October 21
David Alvarez — candidate information coming soon
Francisco X Rivera — Candidate for Otay Water District Division No. 1
Luz Molina — Candidate for National City Council District 1

October 28
Mariko Nakawatase — Candidate for Imperial Beach City Council District 3
Shirley Nakawatase — Candidate for San Diego County Treasurer-Tax Collector

Registration is open.
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