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Forums & Events 2026

Over the course of this election season, DanvilleSanRamon.com will be hosting a series of forums with candidates running for local offices. These events will be moderated by our staff and held in-person at various community venues. Voters are invited to submit questions for consideration ahead of time. Every forum will be video-recorded and posted afterwards on YouTube and this page.

Sept. 14 – Danville Town Council Candidate Forum

DateMonday, Sept. 14
Time6–7:15 p.m.
LocationFamily Justice Center
319 Diablo Road #103
Danville

A group of the San Ramon Valley’s elected officials, hopeful candidates, and civically engaged citizens gathered in Danville Sept. 14 to hear from the three Town Council candidates vying for two at-large seats. The candidates shared their views on topics ranging from housing to term limits to Flock cameras during the forum, which DanvilleSanRamon.com moderated.

Candidates

  • Denton Carlson
  • Pratima Sonavne
  • Robert Storer

Sept. 17 – San Ramon Valley School Board Candidate Forum

DateThursday, Sept. 17
Time7–8:30 p.m.
Location699 Old Orchard Drive
Danville

Two candidates for San Ramon Valley Unified School District Area 5 were joined by unopposed candidates for Areas 1 and 4 on Sept. 17 to discuss topics including the district’s ongoing financial challenges, declining enrollment and class sizes. DanvilleSanRamon.com moderated the forum.

Candidates

  • Amanda Butland (Area 1)
  • Susanna Ordway (Area 3)
  • Rachel Hurd (Area 5)
  • Joel Woods (Area 5)

Oct. 7 – San Ramon Mayor and City Council Candidate Forum

DateWednesday, Oct. 7
Time6–8:30 p.m.
LocationThe Roundhouse at Bishop Ranch
2600 Camino Ramon
San Ramon

Join us for this in-person forum to learn more about the candidates for San Ramon mayor and city council. Mayoral candidates will speak first, followed by city council candidates (both districts together). A video of the event will be available afterward.

Submit questions to our editorial team in advance by using this form. 

Candidates

  • Mark Armstrong (Mayor)
  • Emma Chigbu (Mayor)
  • Paschalis Ntatsos (Mayor)
  • Richard Adler (Council District 2)
  • Chirag Kathrani (Council District 2)
  • Jeffrey Joh (Council District 4)
  • Marisol Rubio (Council District 4)

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