Your Vote Matters! Conversations on Equity and Inclusion

MERCER ISLAND, Wash. – ONE MI, Do the Work MI, and SJCC present a series of non-partisan candidate forums centered around understanding how equity and inclusion play a role in our candidates’ vision for Mercer Island.

The Stroum Jewish Community Center is 501(c)3 organization and takes no position on issues nor endorses any candidates.

Tuesday, Oct. 19 – School Board Community Forum: Held Oct. 19 at 7 pm. The School Board Forum was moderated by Martha Brant and featured Position 2 candidates Brian Giannini Upton and Daniel Glowitz, along with Position 4 candidates Lacey Aaker and Deborah Lurie.

Watch the replay:

Thursday, Oct. 21 – City Council Forum: Held Oct. 21 at 7 pm. Live on Zoom. The City Council Forum was moderated by Bill Radke and featured Position 2 candidates Daniel Becker and Salim Nice (who was not present); Position 4 candidates Michael Curry and Ted Weinberg; and Position 6 candidates Kate Akyuz and Lisa Anderl.

Watch the replay:

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School Board Candidate Information:

If you have further questions about the candidates and their positions, you can read more on their websites:

Position 2:
Brian Giannini-Upton: http://www.briangianniniupton.com/
Dan Glowitz: https://www.danformischoolboard.com/

Position 4:
Lacey Aaker: https://www.laceyformisd.com/
Deborah Lurie: https://www.deb4kids.com/

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City Council Candidate Information:

If you have further questions about the candidates and their positions, you can read more on their websites:

Position 2:
Daniel Becker: https://danielbecker.com/
Salim Nice: https://votenice.com/

Position 4:
Michael Curry: https://curryformercerisland.com/
Ted Weinberg: https://www.ted4mi.org/

Position 6:
Kate Akyuz: https://www.kateakyuz.com/
Lisa Anderl: https://www.lisaformi.com/

Candidate Videos:

You can also learn more about the candidates by viewing their recorded response to the question “What role does the School Board have in ensuring equity on Mercer Island?”

The Stroum Jewish Community Center is 501(c)3 organization and takes no position on issues nor endorses any candidates.

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