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BAKERSFIELD, Calif - The Dolores Huerta Foundation and the Bakersfield Elementary Teacher Association is inviting community members to the BCSD Candidate Forum. The Forum is Wednesday, September 30 at 6 p.m.

You can find how to register for this free here on the event's Facebook page.

Four out of the five seats are up for election.

BCSD says to join via Zoom as candidates address important education issues and answer questions from the parents and community members of the Bakersfield City School District.

The following candidates will be joining the Forum:

Area 1:

  • Lillian Tafoya - Incumbent

Area 3:

  • Rev Ralph Anthony - Incumbent
  • Dr. Chris Cruz-Boone

Area 4:

  • Ben Valdez
  • Laura Guerrero-Salgado
  • Miguel Juarez

Area 5:

  • Ian Journey
  • Bethany Bachman
  • Shannon Zimmerman
  • Brooke Malley-Ault

This event is sponsored by Dolores Huerta Foundation and the Bakersfield Elementary Teacher Association.

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