Ahead of the November 3, 2026 General Election, the League of Women Voters of the Redding Area hosted four nonpartisan candidate forums in Anderson, Shasta Lake and Redding.
These forums gave community members an opportunity to hear directly from candidates seeking local public office, learn about issues affecting their communities, and ask questions.
Explore the forums below, including news coverage and available video recordings, to learn more about the candidates before Election Day.
Anderson City Council
Thursday, September 17, 2026
Frontier Senior Center, Anderson
The League hosted a forum featuring Anderson City Council candidates Stan Neutze and Amarjit Singh. Moderated by Sharon Clairemont, the discussion covered issues affecting Anderson, including development, public safety technology and community priorities.
Candidates:
- Stan Neutze
- Amarjit Singh
Forum Coverage
Shasta Scout reporter Madison Holcomb covered the forum, including the candidates' perspectives on development, data centers and the use of Flock surveillance technology.
Shasta Lake City Council
Thursday, September 24, 2026
Larry J. Farr Community Center, Shasta Lake
The League hosted a forum featuring candidates for Shasta Lake City Council, providing residents an opportunity to learn more about those seeking to represent their community.
Candidates:
- Pamelyn Morgan
- Justin Jones
- Dolores Lucero
Redding City Council
Wednesday, September 30, 2026
Sequoia Middle School, McLaughlin Auditorium, Redding
Candidates running for Redding City Council participated in a forum moderated by Blake Fisher of Viva Downtown. Community members had the opportunity to submit questions and hear directly from candidates about issues facing Redding.
Candidates:
- Russ Wenham
- Christina Prosperi
- Jack Munns
- Tenessa Audette
- Elise Ramirez
- Paul Saulsbury
- Mark Mezzano
- Joana Rebollar
- Rebecca Anne Miller
Watch the Forum Recording
The forum was recorded and is available to watch through the League of Women Voters of the Redding Area's YouTube channel.
Watch the Redding City Council Candidate Forum
Shasta County Office of Education — Areas 1 & 2
Wednesday, October 7, 2026
Larry J. Farr Community Center, Shasta Lake
The League hosted a forum featuring candidates seeking seats on the Shasta County Board of Education representing Areas 1 and 2. Moderated by Justine Lehman, the event provided an opportunity to hear from candidates about public education and their priorities for the office.
Candidates:
- Bruce Ross
- Dan Sloan
- Nancy Walker
- Madison Zimmerman
- Michele Renee Tyson
- Dawn W. Willoughby
- Arthur Gorman
- Teresa Roberts
- Lisa Marie Barry
- Shaye Stephens
Watch the Forum Recording
The forum recording is available through the League of Women Voters of the Redding Area's YouTube channel.
Watch the Shasta County Office of Education Candidate Forum
Be an Informed Voter
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
Visit VOTE411.org for nonpartisan election information, candidate resources, and tools to help you prepare to vote.
