The Action Coalition for People of Color (ACPC), a grassroots, volunteer-driven coalition of residents and leaders of color throughout Marin County announced on April 20 that it is hosting the first of four Candidates’ Forums for the June 2022 Marin County Sheriffs election.

    The first forum will take place on Saturday, May 15, 2021, between 1:00-3:00 p.m. via Zoom. To register, click on the registration link provided: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/candidates-forum-running-for-the-marin-county-sheriffs-office-tickets-149777838547 

     One of the two candidates, Adam McGill, has enthusiastically agreed to participate in the first and subsequent planned forums throughout this calendar year and next. The other candidate, Jamie Scardina, was invited to all forums to participate. He declined to attend the first forum but has agreed to participate in future forums later this year and early next year. 

    One of the major reasons that ACPC decided to host and sponsor these events in the very early stages of the campaign and election season is so that residents, particularly residents of color, can get to know the candidates as much as possible. 

     Because many people of color have a different dynamic relationship and set of experiences than their white counterparts, it is important for POC to not only learn and get to know the candidates’ agendas, values, views, and practices if elected, it will be an opportunity to form relationships by having the candidates also understand the hopes, needs, and concerns, of POC, through respectful dialogue. 

     All forums will be moderated and the audience group will have ample opportunity to ask questions, share their thoughts and perspectives. Candidate(s) will also have ample opportunity to share their agenda, vision, and goals if elected as the next Marin County Sheriff. 

     For more information, please contact Cesar Lagleva at giaclay@yahoo.com. 

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