Join the Silicon Valley Chamber of Commerce for the Santa Clara Mayoral Candidate Forum, an opportunity to hear directly from the candidates seeking to lead the City of Santa Clara beginning in 2027.

With the current mayoral field featuring six candidates, this forum will give voters an opportunity to learn more about their priorities, perspectives, and vision for Santa Clara’s future.

Meet the Candidates

• Armando “Gary” Ferraris
• David M. Kertes
• Karen Hardy
• Kathy Watanabe
• Mike Wiltberger
• Kevin Park

The forum is presented in partnership with the League of Women Voters of San Jose/Santa Clara and San José Spotlight. The event is intended to provide a fair, informative, and nonpartisan opportunity for the community to hear from the candidates and become more informed ahead of the November 2026 election.

RSVP: Please click here to learn more and for registration information.