Candidates' Forum

Please join us on August 13th, 2026 from 5pm-8pm at Santiago Canyon College as Orange City Council and Mayoral Candidates discuss issues moderated by The Honorable Gaddi Vasquez, 8th United States Ambassador to the United Nations Agencies.

This event will be live-streamed on the Orange Chamber's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@OrangeChamber  . 

NO AUDIO / VISUAL RECORDING DURING THE EVENT. 

This is a neutral Candidates' Forum. To maintain an orderly environment focused on the candidates and the discussion, campaign signs, banners, placards, literature and the distribution of campaign materials are not permitted inside the forum venue. Campaigning, solicitation and disruptive demonstrations are also prohibited inside the venue. These restrictions do not apply to personal apparel worn by attendees.

Confirmed candidates:

Mayoral

• Councilmember Arianna Barrios
• Mayor Dan Slater

District 1

• AJ Ricci
• Brandy Romero
• Ernest Glasgow

District 4

• Councilmember Denis Bilodeau

District 6

• Brendon Moeller

Please RSVP for an opportunity to submit a question to district candidates.

The Orange Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Bureau does not endorse or oppose any candidate for public office. The Candidates' Forum is presented as a nonpartisan public service to educate voters and encourage civic engagement.