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Politifest 2024
Voice of San Diego and Public Matters are proud to present Politifest 2024
This year’s sessions will focus on the question: Can our government — state, local and federal — meet the moment? Discussions and debates will address the upcoming elections and ballot measures, as well as several key topics San Diego is tackling, such as housing and homelessness and regional preparedness for climate emergencies.
What
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- Robust schedule of debates, panels, and one-on-one interviews with experts.
- Speakers include members of state and city government, authors, journalists, activists, and public intellectuals.
- Opportunity to join 1,000 attendees, media partners, and community organizations to celebrate and engage in politics and policy.
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When and Where
Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, at USD from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. University of San Diego – Joan B. Kroc School of Peace Studies 5998 Alcalá Park, San Diego, CA 92110
General Admission
Member are limited to 2 discounted/free tickets.
Please note that tickets are no longer available for purchase through our website.
They will be available at the door on Saturday, September 28, 2024, at USD, starting at 9:00 A.M.
Become a Voice of San Diego member for as little as $3/month. Learn More.
To learn more about member benefits, click here.
For sponsor access, community tickets or other pricing inquiries, contact: politifest@voiceofsandiego.org
Thank you to our Politifest 2024 sponsors!
Agenda
Politifest 2024 Event Schedule
Click on times below for more info
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| 9:00 am |
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.Registration
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| 9:45 am |
9:45 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.Welcome
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| 10:00 am |
10:00 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.Prop 47: Are felonies the answer? – Debate: Does San Diego need a sales tax? – Rent control on the ballot. Too little too late? – San Diego City Attorney Debate: Ferbert vs Maienschein
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| 11:30 am |
11:30 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.State Ballot Measures Primer: Your questions answered – San Diego City Council Debate: Cusack vs Whitburn – San Diego City Council Debate: Elo-Rivera vs Hoskins – Interview with Terra Lawson-Remer: Can county government meet the moment?
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| 12:45 pm |
12:45 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.Lunch break – Introduction to Digital Democracy
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| 1:30 pm |
1:30 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.Can government fix the Tijuana River? – The rise of incivility in public meetings – Our housing emergency – San Diego Unified School Board Debate: Bazzo vs Trull
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| 3:00 pm |
3:00 p.m. – 4:15 p.m.State Ballot Prop 5: How easy should it be to raise taxes? – How the affordability crisis is changing San Diego – Are San Diego governments ready for a decade of climate emergencies?
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| 4:30 pm |
4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.Keynote Address: David Wasserman, “I’ve Seen Enough”
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| 6:00 pm |
6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.Reception in the Garden of the Sea
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Additional sessions and the summit schedule will be updated regularly.
Students (with valid ID): Free
Livestream: Free
Students (with valid ID): Free
Registration required for all tickets. All paid tickets include a 1-year Voice membership.
Voice of San Diego Members
Member are limited to 2 discounted/free tickets.
Please note that tickets are no longer available for purchase through our website.
They will be available at the door on Saturday, September 28, 2024, at USD, starting at 9:00 A.M.
Become a Voice of San Diego member for as little as $3/month. Learn More.
To learn more about member benefits, click here.
For sponsor access, community tickets or other pricing inquiries, contact: politifest@voiceofsandiego.org
Thank you to our Politifest 2024 sponsors!
Agenda
Politifest 2024 Event Schedule
Click on times below for more info
| Time | |
|---|---|
| 9:00 am |
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.Registration
|
| 9:45 am |
9:45 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.Welcome
|
| 10:00 am |
10:00 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.Prop 47: Are felonies the answer? – Debate: Does San Diego need a sales tax? – Rent control on the ballot. Too little too late? – San Diego City Attorney Debate: Ferbert vs Maienschein
|
| 11:30 am |
11:30 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.State Ballot Measures Primer: Your questions answered – San Diego City Council Debate: Cusack vs Whitburn – San Diego City Council Debate: Elo-Rivera vs Hoskins – Interview with Terra Lawson-Remer: Can county government meet the moment?
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| 12:45 pm |
12:45 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.Lunch break – Introduction to Digital Democracy
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| 1:30 pm |
1:30 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.Can government fix the Tijuana River? – The rise of incivility in public meetings – Our housing emergency – San Diego Unified School Board Debate: Bazzo vs Trull
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| 3:00 pm |
3:00 p.m. – 4:15 p.m.State Ballot Prop 5: How easy should it be to raise taxes? – How the affordability crisis is changing San Diego – Are San Diego governments ready for a decade of climate emergencies?
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| 4:30 pm |
4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.Keynote Address: David Wasserman, “I’ve Seen Enough”
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| 6:00 pm |
6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.Reception in the Garden of the Sea
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Additional sessions and the summit schedule will be updated regularly.