District 3 Candidate Debate
On April 28, five of San Diego’s downtown neighborhoods will be hosting a District Three candidate’s debate between Anthony Bernal and Chris Ward to discuss issues facing urban neighborhoods. Chris and Anthony are vying to replace Todd Gloria on the San Diego City Council. The neighborhood associations hosting the event include the Gaslamp Quarter Association, East Village Association, Hillcrest Business Association, the Downtown Partnership and the Mission Hills Business Association. District Three covers all these downtown neighborhoods. The debate will focus on issues that downtown neighborhoods face such as parking, transportation, homelessness, new development, empty storefronts, historic preservation and urban open spaces. Doors will open at 5:45pm and the debate will begin at 6:00pm. Beer and wine will be available. All proceeds for the event will go towards funding small business districts through the Business Improvement District Foundation. The event is being moderated by NBC 7 San Diego’s popular news anchor Gene Cubbison. For more information, contact Benjamin Nicholls at [email protected].