Past conversations
Forums, panels, and mixers we've hosted, and who we hosted them with.
- Sep 292026
Candidate forum
6:00 to 8:00 PM, La Mesa First United Methodist Church, 4690 Palm Ave.
A nonpartisan, non-debate-style forum. All four mayoral candidates and both City Council candidates on the ballot spoke about who they are and their vision for La Mesa. Also streamed online.
With La Mesa First United Methodist Church and United Women in Faith.
- Mar 232026
Community responses to immigration enforcement: standing with our neighbors
6:00 to 7:30 PM, La Mesa Police Department Community Room, 8085 University Ave.
A panel of community leaders on what is happening nationally, in the county, and in La Mesa in preparation for and in response to ICE activity. Moderated by Manny Gomez of Table Talk, A La Mesa Podcast.
- Apr 172025
Campaign finance reform in La Mesa
5:30 to 6:30 PM, La Mesa Police Department Community Room, 8085 University Ave.
A report card on campaign finance laws and transparency in La Mesa, followed by a discussion of next steps.
With La Mesa Community Advocacy Group and Citizens Take Action.
Earlier years
Since 2015 we've covered a lot of ground. Some of the topics we've brought neighbors and city leaders together on:
- Water
- Public safety
- Downtown redevelopment and the Village
- Homelessness
- Transportation, with Circulate San Diego
- Updating the city's Climate Action Plan
- Housing
- How to serve on a city or county board or commission
- A community meeting with Assemblymember Akilah Weber