Stamford Mayoral Forums Coming Up Soon
Several Opportunities Available to Hear from Candidates this Month
STAMFORD — A handful of community events are scheduled for this month, allowing interested residents a chance to hear from leading candidates ahead of the city elections. With absentee ballots now available, early voting in just over two weeks, and Election Day soon after that, here’s what you need to know about upcoming events for the mayoral campaign.
Keep reading for all the details.
October 7
On Tuesday, October 7, the State Street Debating Society is hosting a debate with the mayoral candidates, including incumbent Democrat and Independent candidate Caroline Simmons as well as Republican Nicola Tarzia.
The event, open to Society members and the general public, will be at The Waters Edge Giovanni’s. It will feature a cocktail hour from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm with a cash bar followed by dinner at 7:00 pm.
According to information provided to the Stamford Current, the debate will begin at 7:45 pm.
There is limited availability, but tickets can be purchased for $70. To attend or learn more, click here.
October 8
In partnership with the League of Women Voters (LWV), the Ferguson Library will have a forum at the Main Library branch in the Dudley N. Williams, Jr. Auditorium on Wednesday, October 8, from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm. It will also include both Simmons and Tarzia, who will answer questions received before and during the event.
Anyone with questions for the candidates can contact the LWV Stamford chapter at debate@lwvstamford.org. More details can be found here.
October 9
The Stamford Education Association (SEA) will hold an education-focused forum at the Academy of Information Technology & Engineering (AITE) on Thursday, October 9, from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm.
A digital flyer for the event indicated that this will feature candidates for mayor as well as the Board of Education. It is listed as an opportunity “[f]or educators, parents, and community members to hear directly from the candidates on their vision for our schools and city.”
October 16
Simmons and Tarzia will participate in a moderated panel discussion that the Stamford Chamber of Commerce is convening on Thursday, October 19, from 8:00 am to 10:00 am at The Town Hall at 677 Washington.
Registration will begin alongside a continental breakfast at 8:00 am followed by the debate at 9:00 am. The focus, the Chamber’s website stated, will be on how to retain the growth seen over the last decade in the city. Topics will include affordable housing, improving infrastructure, education, mental health & homelessness, public safety, services, taxes, and transportation.
Admission is $35 for members and $45 for future members. Tickets are available for purchase here.
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