Clayton City Council Election 2020
Online Clayton council candidate forum on Sept. 28
At 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 28, there will be an online forum for the candidates for Clayton City Council, who will meet in an online Zoom webinar. The Clayton American Association of University Women (AAUW) and the Clayton Business & Community Association (CBCA) will sponsor the forum, with a moderator from the League of Women Voters (LOWV) of Diablo Valley. The moderator from the nonpartisan group lives in another city and cannot vote in this election. Read the full story.
Safety, security top pre-Election Day checklist
For all the dire predictions being voiced ahead of the November general election, it appears it’s all systems go for Contra Costa County election officials as they work to cover all their bases for the big day.
Since March, the county has purchased 25 additional secure drop boxes for vote-by-mail ballots, bringing the total to 37. Ten of the county’s 17 designated Regional Early Voting sites will serve voters in outdoor event tents. Read the full story.
Clayton council candidates consider housing, racism and community spirit
Controlling high-density housing and maintaining Clayton’s small-town character are among the top concerns for the candidates running for City Council.
Newcomers Peter Cloven, Frank Gavidia, Glenn Miller and Holly Tillman have joined current council members Tuija Catalano and Jim Diaz in the race for the three open seats on Nov. 3. Councilwoman Julie Pierce, the town’s 2020 mayor, is not seeking reelection. Click to read the full story
City Council Candidates questionnaires
Click on the candidates photo to read their complete answers to The Pioneer’s questions.
