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:
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/
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?”
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Your Vote Matters: Mercer Island School Board Candidate Forum 2021
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Your Vote Matters: Mercer Island City Council Candidate Forum 2021
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Your Vote Matters 2021: Michael Curry, Mercer Island City Council Candidate for Position 4.
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Your Vote Matters 2021: Ted Weinberg, Mercer Island City Council Candidate for Position 4.
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Your Vote Matters 2021: Daniel Becker, Mercer Island City Council Candidate for Position 2.
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Your Vote Matters 2021: Kate Akyuz, Mercer Island City Council Candidate for Position 6.
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Your Vote Matters 2021: Salim Nice, Mercer Island City Council Candidate for Position 2
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Your Vote Matters 2021: Lacey Aaker, Mercer Island School Board Candidate for Position 4
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Your Vote Matters 2021: Dan Glowitz, Mercer Island School Board Candidate for Position 2
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Your Vote Matters 2021: Deborah Lurie, Mercer Island School Board Candidate for Position 4
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Your Vote Matters 2021: Lisa Anderl, Mercer Island City Council Candidate for Position 6
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Your Vote Matters 2021: Brian Gianni Upton, Mercer Island School Board Candidate for Position 2
The Stroum Jewish Community Center is 501(c)3 organization and takes no position on issues nor endorses any candidates.
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