United Ways Across California Join to Host Nonpartisan Gubernatorial Forum in Sacramento

(From press release) Nine United Way chapters across the state of California are bringing qualified candidates for governor to Sacramento on March 23 for the United Way Nonpartisan Gubernatorial Forum: Voices of Californians. The event will take place from 5:30-7 p.m., with doors opening at 4:30 p.m., at the Crest Theater in downtown Sacramento to provide voters with a substantive, issue-focused opportunity to hear directly from gubernatorial candidates about their priorities and vision for California. Tickets are $40 for the general public and can be purchased at uwccr.org/cagovernor. Discounted tickets are available for college students at $10 and nonprofit employees at $15 and can be purchased by emailing events@uwccr.org. Event sponsorship opportunities also are available.

“Across our United Way network, we see the hopes and challenges of more than 10 million Californians every single year,” said Dr. Dawnté Early, president and CEO, United Way California Capital Region. “Our families, our volunteers, our donors and our corporate partners all show up because they care about building stronger, more just communities. That’s why it matters that we create spaces like this, places where every voice is valued and where candidates can speak directly to the people they hope to serve. This forum is about connection, clarity and ensuring that every Californian has the opportunity to understand the vision and values that will shape our future.”

The forum is presented by United Way Bay Area, United Way California Capital Region, United Way Central Eastern California, United Way Fresno and Madera Counties, United Way of Greater Los Angeles, Inland Southern California United Way, United Way of Merced County, Orange County United Way, United Way of Stanislaus County and the Crest Theater. Any views expressed at the forum will be those of the participating candidates and not the United Way or any United Way chapters. Sponsorship of the nonpartisan forum is not intended as an endorsement of any candidate.