Last night the RHA & the Seaside Neighborhood Association hosted a local candidate forum at South High’s Performing Arts Center. The candidates for District 5’s City Council seat, Torrance Treasurer*, and Torrance Mayor spoke for two hours before a crowd of over 150 residents. The candidates gave their positions on everything from household vending in Seaside during their “Christmas Lights” season to continuing the “Friendship Cities” program.

Here’s a partial clip of Mayoral Candidate Sharon Kalani:

Due to technical difficulties, we were unable to livestream the forum. However, SNA was able to record everything except for the first two minutes of opening statements from City Council Candidates Betty Lieu and Michelle Brooks. You can watch the recording on SNA’s YouTube Channel here.

Thanks to all the candidates, the attendees, and TUSD’s South High for making last night a success!

*Unfortunately, Treasurer Candidate Charles Deemer did not respond to the RHA’s invitation to attend the Forum. Last night, however, he provided the following statement for us to share: