Santa Clara Mayoral Candidate Forum

Description

Join the Silicon Valley Chamber of Commerce for the Santa Clara Mayoral Candidate Forum, an opportunity to hear directly from the candidates seeking to lead the City of Santa Clara beginning in 2027.

With the current mayoral field featuring six candidates, this forum will give voters an opportunity to learn more about their priorities, perspectives, and vision for Santa Clara's future.

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QUESTIONS FOR THE CANDIDATES

Meet the Candidates

• Armando “Gary” Ferraris
• David M. Kertes
• Karen Hardy
• Kathy Watanabe
• Mike Wiltberger
• Kevin Park

The forum is presented in partnership with the League of Women Voters and San José Spotlight. The event is intended to provide a fair, informative, and nonpartisan opportunity for the community to hear from the candidates and become more informed ahead of the November 2026 election.

* The Silicon Valley Chamber of Commerce & Innovation is non-partisan and does not endorse candidates!

Event Details

Date: September 27, 2026
Time: 4:00–6:00 PM
Location: Silicon Valley Chamber of Commerce
3350 Scott Blvd, Building 54 Santa Clara, CA 95054

or Join by Zoom
Register at https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_yiLKr4nDRz6zUUgVbpJATg

Admission: Free

Event Schedule

4:00–4:10 PM — Networking
4:10–5:45 PM — Mayoral Candidate Forum
5:45–6:00 PM — Q&A Networking

RSVP is appreciated to help ensure sufficient seating and refreshments.

Join us for an informative evening focused on civic engagement, local leadership, and the future of Santa Clara.

Followed immediately by the Santa Clara City Council District 2 and District 3 Candidate Forum (LINK) at 6 pm.