CORRECTION: Candidate forum for Shoreline School Board election on Monday October 16, 2023

L-R Sara Betnel, Hazim Ghanim, Sylvia Gil, Meghan Jernigan
Candidates for Shoreline School Board

Shoreline, WA – September 2023 – Shoreline PTA Council, which represents 15 PTAs at schools throughout the Shoreline School District, will host a Candidate Forum for candidates in the Shoreline School Board election. 

The forum will be held on Monday October 16, 2023 from 7pm to 9pm in the Shoreline Room at Shoreline Center, 18560 1st Ave NE, Shoreline, WA 98155.

The following candidates have been invited to participate in the forum:

• Sara Betnel
• Hazim Ghanim
• Sylvia Gil
• Meghan Jernigan

We respectfully request the audience be seated and ready to begin at 7:00pm. The structured forum will be moderated by the League of Women Voters. 

Each set of candidates will be asked the same question. Some questions will be provided to candidates in advance based on input from the community. 

To submit questions for consideration, please fill out the online Google Form by 9pm Friday October 6th: http://www.tinyurl.com/SSDForumQ 

Questions will also be selected from audience members during the event. Information about live streaming is forthcoming. The forum will be recorded and shared through public posting following the event.

Hosting this Candidate Forum demonstrates Shoreline PTA Council’s commitment to the PTA mission of being a strong advocate for the health, safety, well-being and education of every child. The goal of the forum is to ensure that all voters can make informed choices in November.

The forum is free and community attendance is encouraged. However, distribution of campaign materials, including the carrying of signs, in the building by candidates, volunteers or members of the public is prohibited.

PTA is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit association that prides itself on being a powerful voice for all children, a relevant resource for families and communities, and a strong advocate for public education. 

Membership in PTA is open to anyone who wants to be involved and make a difference for the education, health, and welfare of children and youth. For more information about Shoreline PTA Council, visit www.shorelinepta.org

North Urban Human Services Alliance (NUHSA) advocates for human services in North King County (NKC) on behalf of its residents and the agencies that serve them through the promotion of partnerships between communities and providers. For more information about North Urban Human Services Alliance, visit https://www.nuhsa.org

CORRECTION: the original headline said October 1 instead of October 16. The story is correct.

ADDITION: Shoreline PTA Council has created a landing page for the event with updates, links to candidate information, and the opportunity to submit your questions in advance.

The page is here.