Uploaded February 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Check Eventbrite for ward segment times! We respect your time—attend the ward segment that matters most to you, or stay for the full forum to hear from all candidates, concluding with the mayoral segment. Either way, this is an event no Evanston voter can afford to miss.
Your Voice. Your Vote. Your Future.
Date: Sunday, February 9, 2025
Time: 4 PM - 7 PM
Location: Former Second Church of Christ, 2715 Hurd Avenue, Evanston, IL 60201
Evanston, this is your moment. Demand real answers, accountability, and transparency from the candidates who want your vote. No dodging. No scripted talking points. Just the truth.
Confirmed Mayoral Candidates:
Mayor Daniel Biss #DanielBiss
Jeff Boarini #JeffBoarini
Confirmed Ward Candidates:
1st Ward: Alderperson Clare Kelly #clarekelly
2nd Ward: Alderperson Krissie Harris #KrissieHarris , Darlene Cannon #DarleneCannon , Jacqueline Mendoza #JacquelineMendoza
3rd Ward: John Kennedy #JohnKennedy3rdWard, Gennifer Geer #GenniferGeer
4th Ward: Alderperson Jonathan Nieuwsma #JonathanNieuwsma, Meg Welch (write-in) #MegWelch
5th Ward: Alderperson Bobby Burns #BobbyBurns, Carlis Sutton #CarlisSutton
6th Ward: Alderperson Tom Suffredin #tomsuffredin , Candance Chow #candancechow
7th Ward: Parielle Davis #ParielleDavis , Kerry Mundy #KerryMundy
8th Ward: Alderperson Devon Reid #devonreid
Meet the Panelists:
Meleika Gardner – Creator of Where The People Meet TV, Community Leader of the Year, Legislative Advocate #meleikagardner
Sebastian Nalls – Policy Analyst, Where The People Meet TV #sebastiannalls
Shun Graves – The Daily Northwestern #ShunGraves
Alex Harrison – Evanston RoundTable #alexharrison
Duncan Agnew – Evanston RoundTable #DuncanAgnew
Why This Forum Matters:
Ask the Tough Questions – No fluff, just real discussions on Evanston’s biggest challenges.
Direct Access – Hear from candidates in ward-specific segments.
Shape Your Future – An informed vote is a powerful vote.
No Excuses. No Spin. Just the Facts.
We're raising the stakes this election season, making sure our community stays informed, empowered, and ready to act.
Free Entry!
No tickets required.
Bring your neighbors, friends, and family.
Be part of Evanston’s engaged voter movement.
Weather Update:
If severe weather arises, the forum will move to a virtual format. Stay tuned for updates 24–48 hours before the event.
RSVP NOW: [Eventbrite Link in the first comment below]
Evanston, the time is now. Let’s hold our leaders accountable and shape the future of our city—together.
#EvanstonDecides2025 #InformedVoters #EvanstonElections #YourVoteYourFuture #meleikagardner #sebastiannalls #ShunGraves #alexharrison #DuncanAgnew #danielbiss #JeffBoarini #clarekelly #KrissieHarris #DarleneCannon #JacquelineMendoza #JohnKennedy3rdWard #GenniferGeer #JonathanNieuwsma #MegWelch #bobbyburns #CarlisSutton #tomsuffredin #ParielleDavis #KerryMundy #devonreid
Check Eventbrite for ward segment times! We respect your time—attend the ward segment that matters most to you, or stay for the full forum to hear from all candidates, concluding with the mayoral segment. Either way, this is an event no Evanston voter can afford to miss.
Your Voice. Your Vote. Your Future.
Date: Sunday, February 9, 2025
Time: 4 PM - 7 PM
Location: Former Second Church of Christ, 2715 Hurd Avenue, Evanston, IL 60201
Evanston, this is your moment. Demand real answers, accountability, and transparency from the candidates who want your vote. No dodging. No scripted talking points. Just the truth.
Confirmed Mayoral Candidates:
Mayor Daniel Biss #DanielBiss
Jeff Boarini #JeffBoarini
Confirmed Ward Candidates:
1st Ward: Alderperson Clare Kelly #clarekelly
2nd Ward: Alderperson Krissie Harris #KrissieHarris , Darlene Cannon #DarleneCannon , Jacqueline Mendoza #JacquelineMendoza
3rd Ward: John Kennedy #JohnKennedy3rdWard, Gennifer Geer #GenniferGeer
4th Ward: Alderperson Jonathan Nieuwsma #JonathanNieuwsma, Meg Welch (write-in) #MegWelch
5th Ward: Alderperson Bobby Burns #BobbyBurns, Carlis Sutton #CarlisSutton
6th Ward: Alderperson Tom Suffredin #tomsuffredin , Candance Chow #candancechow
7th Ward: Parielle Davis #ParielleDavis , Kerry Mundy #KerryMundy
8th Ward: Alderperson Devon Reid #devonreid
Meet the Panelists:
Meleika Gardner – Creator of Where The People Meet TV, Community Leader of the Year, Legislative Advocate #meleikagardner
Sebastian Nalls – Policy Analyst, Where The People Meet TV #sebastiannalls
Shun Graves – The Daily Northwestern #ShunGraves
Alex Harrison – Evanston RoundTable #alexharrison
Duncan Agnew – Evanston RoundTable #DuncanAgnew
Why This Forum Matters:
Ask the Tough Questions – No fluff, just real discussions on Evanston’s biggest challenges.
Direct Access – Hear from candidates in ward-specific segments.
Shape Your Future – An informed vote is a powerful vote.
No Excuses. No Spin. Just the Facts.
We're raising the stakes this election season, making sure our community stays informed, empowered, and ready to act.
Free Entry!
No tickets required.
Bring your neighbors, friends, and family.
Be part of Evanston’s engaged voter movement.
Weather Update:
If severe weather arises, the forum will move to a virtual format. Stay tuned for updates 24–48 hours before the event.
RSVP NOW: [Eventbrite Link in the first comment below]
Evanston, the time is now. Let’s hold our leaders accountable and shape the future of our city—together.
#EvanstonDecides2025 #InformedVoters #EvanstonElections #YourVoteYourFuture #meleikagardner #sebastiannalls #ShunGraves #alexharrison #DuncanAgnew #danielbiss #JeffBoarini #clarekelly #KrissieHarris #DarleneCannon #JacquelineMendoza #JohnKennedy3rdWard #GenniferGeer #JonathanNieuwsma #MegWelch #bobbyburns #CarlisSutton #tomsuffredin #ParielleDavis #KerryMundy #devonreid
