Be sure to let people know about our Meet the Candidates Event Saturday, May 2 at 10:00 AM-12 PM Chico Family Masonic Center 1110 W. East Ave. Chico, CA.   Jake Hutchison of the Chico ER had an insightful article about how important it is to get face-to-face with the folks who are asking for our votes.  By way of prep, here is a list of key issues cited by the candidates who are joining us for this important event:

• Andrew Coolidge  - State Assembly District 3:   Agriculture; Crime and Public Safety
• Jamie Johansson – State Assembly District 3:  Agriculture; High Cost of Living – Eliminate Gas Tax; Water Rights; Protecting Prop 13; Fire Insurance Costs
• Marianne Paiva -  County Supervisor; District 2:  Wildfire Preparation and Resilience; Water Stewardship; Smart Growth to Avoid Urban Sprawl
• Mike McGuire – Congress District 1:  Wildfire Prevention; Housing Affordability; Clean Energy Sector; Community Safety; Expanded Rural Healthcare Access; Enhanced Education Funding; Accountable Utilities
• Audrey Denney – Congress District 1:  Healthcare – Rural; Veterans; Seniors; Affordable Housing; Agriculture Protection; Rural Broadband; Humane Immigration Policies; Gun Safety

The League of Women Voters of Butte County is providing this event as a nonpartisan public service to help voters learn more about the candidates before the election. Following the event, members of the press will have an opportunity to meet individually with candidates in the lobby. The event is free and open to the public.