Palm Beach County, FL – On the evening of Wednesday, September 25, 2024, the Urban League of Palm Beach County, in collaboration with WPTV News Channel 5, the League of Women Voters Palm Beach, and When We All Vote, hosted a public General Election Candidates Forum at the Duncan Theater on Palm Beach State College’s, Lake Worth Beach campus. The forum, moderated by WPTV Anchor, Michael Williams, brought together candidates running for various races including the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office (PBSO): Michael Gauger (REP); County Commissioners for District 3: Joel Flores (DEM); District 5: Maria Sachs (DEM), Incumbent, and John Fischer (REP); District 7: Bobby Powell (DEM), and Leonard Serratore (REP); State Attorney: Alexia Cox (DEM), and Samuel Stern (REP); and Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections: Wendy Link (DEM), Incumbent, and Jeff Buongiorno (REP).
Throughout the evening, candidates addressed a range of important topics, including community policing, affordable housing, mental health, and the rising cost of living in Florida. The event offered the audience and viewers valuable insights into the candidates’ plans and priorities while emphasizing the importance of voter registration and civic engagement.
The forum was live streamed on WPTV and well attended, with over 100 guests in attendance. Audience members participated in a Q&A session, during which candidates explored concerns such as over-development and infrastructure needs, reflecting some of the most pressing issues facing Palm Beach County residents.
The Urban League of Palm Beach County remains committed to fostering open dialogue regarding the upcoming amendments, voter registration, and civic participation. In partnership with WPTV, the League of Women Voters, and When We All Vote, this forum reflects the organization’s mission to engage the public in a fair and equitable process, empowering communities throughout the county toward a better quality of life.
For more information about upcoming events or to get involved with the Urban League of Palm Beach County, please visit www.ulpbc.org.
About Urban League of Palm Beach County
The Urban League of Palm Beach County is a nonprofit organization that empowers communities and changes lives. Our vision is to be a catalyst for comprehensive family empowerment that will bring about meaningful progress where every family is equipped with the necessary knowledge to access opportunities to reach their full potential and enhance their quality of life. Our housing, education, workforce, and health programs and services serve more than 18,000 people a year. Learn more about the Urban League of Palm Beach County by visiting www.ulpbc.org.
