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SUMMARY:Politifest | 2026
DESCRIPTION:We’re bringing together local politicians to go head-to-head at Politifest: Elections Showdown. Attendees will hear from candidates across San Diego and cast their votes for whom would most effectively address the biggest issues facing our community. \n \n\nPlan your Politifest experience \n\n\nBuy Tickets\n \n\nEvent Schedule\n \n\nSpeakers & Sessions\n \n\n \nPolitifest 2026 Coverage →\n\n\n\nWhen and Where\n \n\nFriday\, Oct. 2 • Two Separate Locations\nChoose a North County or South County event\nPolitifest kicks off Friday with two separate election events happening at the same time in different locations. These are separate from Saturday’s main Politifest event at the University of San Diego. \n\n \n\n\nNorth County • Friday Event\nHarding Community Center Auditorium\nSan Diego County Supervisor\, District 5: A Conversation with Kyle Krahel\nSan Marcos Mayoral Race\n3096 Harding St.\nCarlsbad\, CA 92008\nFriday\, Oct. 2\, 2026\n6 p.m. – 8:15 p.m.\nView in Google Maps → \n\n\n\n \n\n\nSouth County • Friday Event\nMartin Luther King Jr. Community Center\nChula Vista Mayoral Race\nNational City Mayoral Race\n140 E 12th St.\nNational City\, CA 91950\nFriday\, Oct. 2\, 2026\n6 p.m. – 8:15 p.m.\nView in Google Maps → \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\nSaturday\, Oct. 3 • Main Politifest Event\nFull-day Politifest at the University of San Diego\nSaturday’s main event is a separate full-day program at the Joan B. Kroc School of Peace Studies\, from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. \n\n \n\nSaturday Main Venue\nUniversity of San Diego\nJoan B. Kroc School of Peace Studies\n5998 Alcalá Park\nSan Diego\, CA 92110\nSaturday\, Oct. 3\, 2026\n9:30 a.m. – 6 p.m.\nView in Google Maps →\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\nEvent Resources\nFind your way around Politifest and get answers before you arrive. \n\n\nView Event Map\n\n \n\nRead FAQs\n\n \n\n\n\n\nGeneral Admission: $70.00\nStudents (with valid ID): Free \n\n Buy Tickets Now! \nFor sponsor access\, community tickets or other pricing inquiries\, contact:\npolitifest@voiceofsandiego.org \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\nHosted by\n\n\nIn partnership with\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThank you to our Politifest 2026 sponsors!\n \n\nHost Sponsor\n\n\n\n\n \n\nPodcast Sponsor\n\n\n\n\n \n\nPlatinum Sponsor\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\nReception Sponsor\n\n\nMark Nelson / NSE\n\n\n \n\nSpecial Lunch Session Sponsors\n\nAmy Corton & Carl Eibl\n\n\n \n\nLunch Break Sponsor\n\n\n\n\n \n\nPassport Sponsor\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\nBronze Sponsors\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\nCommunity Tables\nVisit community organizations participating in Politifest 2026. \n\n \nAARP\n \nKPBS\n \nLa Jolla Country Day School\n \nLeague of Women Voters\n \nMoxie Theatre\n \nPlanned Parenthood of the Pacific Southwest\n \nProject for Sanitation Justice\n \nPublic Power San Diego\n \nRincon Tribe\n \nSan Diego Foundation\n \nUniversity of San Diego – College of Arts and Sciences\n \nUSD Votes\n \nWorking Families Party San Diego\n \nDemocratic Socialists of America – San Diego\n\n\n\n\nAudience Q&A\nUse Slido during Politifest 2026 to submit questions and participate in sessions. \n\nJoin Politifest on Slido\n\n\n \n\n\n1\nOpen your phone’s camera and point it at the QR code.\n\n\n2\nTap the link that appears to open Politifest 2026 in Slido.\n\n\n3\nChoose your session or room from the menu.\n\n\n4\nSubmit questions\, upvote questions from other attendees.\n\n\nYou only need to scan the QR code once. Use the session or room options in Slido to move between participating Politifest sessions. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n\nOct. 2-3\, 2026\n\nPolitifest 2026 Event Schedule\n\nJoin us for North County and South County events on Friday\, Oct. 2\, followed by the Saturday agenda at the University of San Diego on Oct. 3. \n\nSpeakers & Sessions →\n \nBuy Tickets\n \n\n\n \n \n\nFriday\, Oct. 2\nNorth County & South County\nPolitifest begins Friday with election events in North County and South County. \n\nRegistration opens: 5:15 p.m.\n\n \n\n\n6-8:15 p.m.\n\n\n \n\nNorth County\nNorth County Election Races\nHarding Community Center Auditorium\n3096 Harding St.\, Carlsbad\n\n\nCounty Supervisor\, District 5\n\n6-7 p.m.\nA Conversation with Kyle Krahel\n\n\n\nSan Marcos Mayoral Race\n\n7:15-8:15 p.m.\nJenkins vs. Sanella\n\nModerator: Tigist Layne\nView speakers & session →\n \n\n \n \n\nSouth County\nSouth County Mayoral Races\nMartin Luther King Jr. Community Center\n140 E 12th St.\, National City\n\n\nNational City Mayoral Race\n\n6-7 p.m.\nBush vs. Rodriguez vs. Castrejon vs. Beauchamp\n\n\n\nChula Vista Mayoral Race\n\n7:15-8:15 p.m.\nMcCann vs. Tamayo\n\nModerator: Jim Hinch\nView speakers & session →\n \n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n\nSaturday\, Oct. 3\nSaturday Agenda\nUniversity of San Diego · Joan B. Kroc School of Peace Studies \n \n\nRegistration: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. · Courtyard\n\n \n \n\n9:30-9:45 a.m.\n\nKIPJ Theater\nPolitifest 2026\nWelcome\nSpecial Programming\nMoxie Theater “This Is Government”\n\n\n\n\n10-11:15 a.m.\nConcurrent Sessions\n\n\n \n\nKIPJ Theater\nSan Diego City Council\, District 2\n\nBailey vs. Crosby\n\nFeaturing:\nRichard Bailey\, candidate\nNicole Crosby\, candidate\nModerator: Scott Lewis\nSession: City Council · District 2\nView speakers & session →\n \n\n \n \n\nRooms AB | 10-10:45 a.m.\nSan Diego City Council\, District 4\n\nA Conversation with Henry Foster\n\nFeaturing:\nHenry Foster\nModerator: Mariana Martínez Barba\nSession: City Council · District 4\nView speaker & session →\n \n\n \n \n\nRooms CD\nSan Diego City Council\, District 8\n\nA Conversation with Antonio Martinez\n\nFeaturing:\nAntonio Martinez\nModerator: Andrea Sanchez-Villafaña\nSession: City Council · District 8\nView speaker & session →\n \n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.\nConcurrent Sessions\n\n\n \n\nKIPJ Theater\nVoting Matters\n\nYour Ballot Questions Answered\n\nCalMatters will breakdown\, analyze\, and answer your burning questions about this year’s election with a focus on the propositions on this year’s ballot\, in a conversation centered around the latest edition of their Voter Guide. \nModerators:\nNadia Lathan\, reporter\, Voice of San Diego\nDeborah Brennan\, regional reporter\, CalMatters\nSession: Ballot Measures\nView speakers & session →\n \n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n12:30-1:30 p.m.\nLunch Options\n\n\n \n\nGeneral Lunch\nCourtyard & Rotunda\nFood Trucks & Lunch Break\nGrab lunch from the food trucks and enjoy a break before the afternoon sessions. \nPurchased a lunch?\nPlease present your lunch ticket at the designated food vendor stand when picking up your meal.\n\n \n \n\nRooms EF · Separate Ticket Required\nConversation: 12:30-1:30 p.m.\nSan Diego Voters 101\nFeaturing:\nPaul Mitchell\, vice president\, Political Data Inc.\nCasey B. K. Dominguez\, professor of political science and international relations at the University of San Diego\nModerator: Scott Lewis\nThe conversation will examine voting trends\, housing status and the key data campaign professionals use to shape their strategies. \nSession: Voters 101 · Exclusive Lunch\nView speakers & session →\n \n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n1:30-2:45 p.m.\nConcurrent Sessions\nCoffee available in the Rotunda.\n\n\n \n\nKIPJ Theater\nProp. 40: The Billionaire Tax\n\nCarol Kim vs. Mark Cafferty\n\nFeaturing:\nCarol Kim\nMark Cafferty\nModerator: Will Huntsberry\nSession: Proposition 40\n\n \n \n\nRooms AB\nLeading with Love: USD’s Approach to Civil Discourse\nJoin USD student leaders for an interactive workshop on respectful\, constructive conversations that help bridge divides\, build understanding and approach difficult topics with empathy and curiosity. \nModerators:\nEmily Entwistle\, USD third-year undergraduate student\nMichelle Martinez\, USD fourth-year undergraduate student\nRebekah Sugano\, USD fourth-year undergraduate student\nSession: Civic Discourse Workshop\nView session details →\n \n\n \n \n\nRooms CD\nEl Cajon Mayoral Race\n\n\nA conversation with Alexander Kraft\, candidate for El Cajon mayor\nModerator: Jakob McWhinney\nSession: El Cajon Mayor\nView speakers & session →\n \n\n \n \n\nRooms EF\nThe Supreme Court: Mail-In Ballots and More with Professor Maimon Schwarzchild\nA conversation about recent Supreme Court decisions. \nFeaturing:\nProfessor Maimon Schwarzchild\nModerator: Jake Gotta\nSession: Supreme Court\nView speakers & session →\n \n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n3-4:15 p.m.\nConcurrent Sessions\n\n\n \n\nKIPJ Theater\nShould San Diegans Pay Up for Health Care and the Sewage Crisis?\nA coalition of labor unions and advocates is pushing a countywide half-cent sales tax increase to fund health care\, child care\, solutions to the Tijuana River sewage crisis and public safety. \nFeaturing:\nMark Kersey\, president and CEO\, San Diego County Taxpayers Association\nCourtney Baltiyskyy\, Director of Children First SD\nModerator: Lisa Halverstadt\nSession: County Sales Tax\nView speakers & session →\n \n\n \n \n\nRooms AB\nProp. 45: Should Developers Build Faster with Less Environmental Review?\n\nChung and Riley vs. Carstens and Ross\n\nDevelopers want to build faster. Environmentalists want them to build carefully. Proposition 45 would favor development and put environmental review on a short timer. \nFeaturing:\nLisa Ross\, Sierra Club\nDoug Carstens\, Carstens\, Black & Minteer LLP\nHeather Riley\, general counsel\, Building Industry Association San Diego and Allen Matkins\nEmma Chung\, Prop 45 campaign consultant for the BIA\nModerator: MacKenzie Elmer\nSession: Proposition 45\nView speakers & session →\n \n\n \n \n\nRooms CD\nThe Future of the Democratic Party\nFeaturing:\nWill Rodriguez-Kennedy\nConnor Bennett\nRyan Clumpner\nModerator:\nBella Ross\nSession: Democratic Party\n\n \n\nRooms EF\nEl Cajon City Council\, District 1\n\nBayati vs. Grillot vs. Kayne\n\nModerator: Scott Lewis\nSession: El Cajon City Council · District 1\nView speakers & session →\n \n\n\n\n \n \n\n4:30-5:45 p.m.\n\nKIPJ Theater\nGubernatorial Forum\nFeaturing: Steve Hilton\nModerator: Scott Lewis\nSession: Governor\nView speakers & session →\n \n\n\n \n \n\n6-7 p.m.\n\nKIPJ Theater · Garden of the Sea\nPolitifest 2026\nReception\n\n\n \n\n \n \n\nSession details are subject to change as additional speakers\, rooms and times are confirmed.\nExplore Speakers & Sessions →\n \n\n\n↑ BACK TO TOP\n \n\n  \n\n\nUsing a Coupon Code?\nCoupon codes are applied in your cart before checkout. If you have a promo or discount code\,\nclick the button below for step-by-step directions. \n\nCoupon Code Instructions ↓\n\nHow to Apply Your Coupon Code\nYour coupon code must be entered on the cart page before you proceed to checkout. \n\nSelect the Politifest ticket you would like to purchase and choose your quantity.\nClick Add to Cart.\nOpen your cart before continuing to checkout.\nFind the field labeled Coupon code.\nEnter your coupon code exactly as it was provided to you.\nClick Apply coupon.\nMake sure the discount appears in your order total\, then click\nProceed to checkout.\n\n\n\n\nHaving trouble with your coupon?\n \n\nDouble-check the spelling and make sure there are no extra spaces.\nIf you still need help\, email\n\npolitifest@voiceofsandiego.org\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	Related Posts
URL:https://voiceofsandiego.org/event/politifest-2026/
LOCATION:University of San Diego\, Joan B. Kroc School of Peace Studies 5998 Alcalá Park\, San Diego\, CA 92110
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SUMMARY:Politifest | Oct. 4\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:Be part of the first-ever Solutions Showdown at Politifest 2025 — happening Saturday\, October 4\, 2025\, at the University of San Diego’s Joan B. Kroc School of Peace Studies.Hear from local leaders and vote on the best ideas to tackle San Diego’s biggest challenges. \nPolitifest is made possible by our incredible community partners. Interested in sponsoring Politifest 2025?\nContact Julianne Markow.\n\n \nBuy Tickets Now!\nEvent Schedule\n \nMeet the Speakers\n\n \n\nHosted by\n\n\n \n\nIn partnership with\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \nPolitifest 2025 puts San Diego’s biggest problems to a solutions showdown\n\n\n\nWhen and Where\nSaturday\, October 4\, 2025\, at USD from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.\nUniversity of San Diego – Joan B. Kroc School of Peace Studies\n5998 Alcalá Park\, San Diego\, CA 92110\n \n\n\n\nVenue\n\n University of San Diego \n\n  Joan B. Kroc School of Peace Studies 5998 Alcalá Park\, San Diego\, CA 92110    + Google Map \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n 🗺️ Politifest 2025 Event Map \n ❓ Politifest 2025 FAQs \n\n\nGeneral Admission\nThrough Sept. 1: $65.00 \nAfter Sept. 1: $70.00 \nStudents (with valid ID): Free \nRegistration required for all tickets. All paid tickets include a 1-year Voice of San Diego membership. \n\n Buy Tickets Now! \n \n\nLivestream Access\nCan’t make it in person? A livestream of Politifest 2025 will be available. Please purchase a ticket below to gain access. \nThe livestream link will be emailed to all registered attendees on the day of the event. \nGo To Livestream \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\nAudience Q&A + Voting\nUse Slido to submit questions and vote during the session. \n\n \n\n\n\n \nOpen Slido (Q&A)\n \nOr visit: app.sli.do/event/d2FanY8XQoHmknjAh9L5sD/live/questions \n \nWhat is Slido?\nSlido is the interactive tool we’re using during Politifest to collect audience questions and run live polls in each session. \nHow to Join\n\nScan the QR code or click Open Slido (Q&A).\nAt the top of the Slido screen\, open the dropdown menu and select the room/session you’re attending.\nType and submit your question at any time.\nWhen a poll appears\, tap to vote for your speaker.\n\nTip: Keep this page open during the session so you can ask questions and vote quickly. \n\n\n\n \n\nSupport Local Journalism\nSupport independent\, investigative journalism in San Diego County. \nBecome a Member\n\nView Member Benefits\n\n\n \nFor sponsor access\, community tickets or other pricing inquiries\, contact: politifest@voiceofsandiego.org \n \n\nThank you to our Politifest 2025 sponsors!\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nNELSON STAKEHOLDER CONSULTING \n\n\n\n \nView Our Community Tables\n\n\nPolitifest 2025: Solutions Showdown Event Schedule \nClick on times below for more info\n\n\n\n\nTime\n\n\n\n\n\n9:00 am\n\n\n9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.\nRegistration\n\n\n\n\n9:30 am\n\n\n9:30 a.m. – 9:45 a.m.\nWelcome\n\n\n\n\n10:00 am\n\n\n10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.\nHow do we get the city we want?How will we solve the cross-border sewage crisis?What do we do about street homelessness?\n\n\n\n\n\n11:45 am\n\n\n11:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.\nLunch Break\n\n\n\n\n12:45 pm\n\n\n12:45 p.m. – 2:15 p.m.\n\nHow to build more housing?How can we make the cost of electricity more affordable?What should we do when people with behavioral health problems refuse treatment?\n\n\n\n\n\n2:15 pm\n\n\n2:15 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.\nBreak\n\n\n\n\n2:30 pm\n\n\n2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.\nProp 50How do we solve the childcare crisis?How do we ensure that all children receive an excellent education?How do we make water more affordable in San Diego?\n\n\n\n\n4:15 pm\n\n\n4:15 p.m. – 5:45 p.m.\nPodcast\nShowdown Awards\n\n\n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n\n6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.\nReception in the Garden of the Sea\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n ⬆️ BACK TO TOP \nGet Your Tickets for Politifest 2025 Now!\n\n\n	Related Posts
URL:https://voiceofsandiego.org/event/politifest-oct-4-2025/
LOCATION:University of San Diego\, Joan B. Kroc School of Peace Studies 5998 Alcalá Park\, San Diego\, CA 92110
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SUMMARY:Politifest 2024
DESCRIPTION:Voice of San Diego and Public Matters are proud to present Politifest 2024\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis 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. \nWhat\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRobust schedule of debates\, panels\, and one-on-one interviews with experts.\nSpeakers include members of state and city government\, authors\, journalists\, activists\, and public intellectuals.\nOpportunity to join 1\,000 attendees\, media partners\, and community organizations to celebrate and engage in politics and policy.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n View Confirmed Sessions  \nPolitifest Speakers \n Livestream  \n\n \nWhen and Where\nSaturday\, 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 \n\n	\n		\n			\n			\n\n			\n	\n			\n\n\n			\n	\n		Politifest 2024	\n\n\n			\n			\n	 \n		\n	\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\nUniversity of San Diego\n\n Joan B. Kroc School of Peace Studies 5998 Alcalá Park\, San Diego\, CA 92110  + Google Map\n\n\n\n\n\n 🗺️ Politifest 2024 Event Map   ❓ Politifest 2024 FAQs \n  \n\n \n  \n\n\n\nGeneral Admission\n\n\n\nMember are limited to 2 discounted/free tickets.  \nPlease 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. \n\n  \n\nBecome a Voice of San Diego member for as little as $3/month. Learn More. \nTo learn more about member benefits\, click here. \n\n\n\nFor sponsor access\, community tickets or other pricing inquiries\, contact: politifest@voiceofsandiego.org \n\n  \n  \n\nThank you to our Politifest 2024 sponsors!\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n  \n\nAgenda\n\n\n\nPolitifest 2024 Event Schedule \nClick on times below for more info\n\n\n\n\n\nTime\n \n\n\n\n\n9:00 am\n\n\n9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.\nRegistration\n\n\n\n\n9:45 am\n\n\n9:45 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.\nWelcome\n\n\n\n\n10:00 am\n\n\n10:00 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.\nProp 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\n\n\n\n\n11:30 am\n\n\n11:30 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.\nState 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?\n\n\n\n\n12:45 pm\n\n\n12:45 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.\nLunch break – Introduction to Digital Democracy\n\n\n\n\n1:30 pm\n\n\n1:30 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.\nCan government fix the Tijuana River? – The rise of incivility in public meetings – Our housing emergency – San Diego Unified School Board Debate: Bazzo vs Trull\n\n\n\n\n3:00 pm\n\n\n3:00 p.m. – 4:15 p.m.\nState 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?\n\n\n\n\n4:30 pm\n\n\n4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.\nKeynote Address: David Wasserman\, “I’ve Seen Enough”\n\n\n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n\n6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.\nReception in the Garden of the Sea\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 🗺️ Politifest 2024 Event Map   ❓ Politifest 2024 FAQs \n  \n\nAdditional sessions and the summit schedule will be updated regularly. \n\n\n\nTime\nDetails\nLocation\n\n\n\n\n9:00 AM – 4:00 PM\nRegistration\nCourtyard\n\n\n9:00 AM – 4:00 PM\nCoffee ☕\nRotunda\n\n\n9:45 AM – 10:00 AM\nWelcome\nKIPJ Theater\n\n\n10:00 AM – 11:00 AM\nLocal tax measure conversation\nKIPJ Theater\n\n\n \nSan Diego City Attorney Debate: Ferbert vs Maienshein\nRooms AB\n\n\n \nHow the affordability crisis is changing San Diego\nRooms CD\n\n\n11:15 AM – 12:30 PM\nProp 47: Are felonies the answer?\nKIPJ Theater\n\n\n \nSan Diego City Council Debate: Cusack vs Whitburn\nRooms AB\n\n\n \nSan Diego City Council Debate: Elo-Rivera vs Hoskins\nRooms CD\n\n\n12:30 PM – 1:30 PM\nLUNCH BREAK\n \n\n\n12:30 PM – 1:30 PM\nIntroduction to Digital Democracy\nKIPJ Theater\n\n\n \nGetting involved in Civic Affairs: Student Opportunities\nRooms AB\n\n\n1:30 PM – 2:45 PM\nCan government fix the TJ River?\nKIPJ Theater\n\n\n \nThe Rise of Incivility in Public Meetings\nRooms AB\n\n\n \nOur Housing Emergency\nRooms CD\n\n\n \nSan Diego Unified School Board Debate: Bazzo vs Trull\nRooms EF\n\n\n3:00 PM – 4:15 PM\nState Ballot Measures Primer: Your questions answered\nKIPJ Theater\n\n\n \nRent Control on the Ballot. Too little too late?\nRoom AB\n\n\n \nAre San Diego governments ready for a decade of climate emergencies?\nRoom CD\n\n\n \nCivics 101:Youth training\nRoom EF\n\n\n4:30 PM – 6:00 PM\nPodcast\nKIPJ Theater\n\n\n \nTrivia contest + Reception\nCourtyard\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n  \n\n\nBACK TO TOP\n\n\n  \n\n\n\nThrough Sept. 3: $60.00 Students (with valid ID): Free  \n\n\n\nAfter Sept. 3: $65.00 Livestream: Free Students (with valid ID): Free\n\n\n\n\nRegistration required for all tickets. All paid tickets include a 1-year Voice membership.  \n\n\n\nVoice of San Diego Members\n\n\n\n\nThrough Sept. 3 Members and Insiders ($35-499): $45.00 Amplifiers ($500-999): $30.00 Advocates and above ($1\,000+): Free \n\n\n\nAfter Sept. 3 Members and Insiders ($35-499): $48.75 Amplifiers ($500-999): $32.50 Advocates and above ($1\,000+): Free\n\n\n\n\nMember are limited to 2 discounted/free tickets.  \nPlease 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. \n\n  \n\nBecome a Voice of San Diego member for as little as $3/month. Learn More. \nTo learn more about member benefits\, click here. \n\n\n\nFor sponsor access\, community tickets or other pricing inquiries\, contact: politifest@voiceofsandiego.org \n\n  \n  \n\nThank you to our Politifest 2024 sponsors!\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n  \n\nAgenda\n\n\n\nPolitifest 2024 Event Schedule \nClick on times below for more info\n\n\n\n\n\nTime\n \n\n\n\n\n9:00 am\n\n\n9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.\nRegistration\n\n\n\n\n9:45 am\n\n\n9:45 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.\nWelcome\n\n\n\n\n10:00 am\n\n\n10:00 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.\nProp 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\n\n\n\n\n11:30 am\n\n\n11:30 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.\nState 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?\n\n\n\n\n12:45 pm\n\n\n12:45 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.\nLunch break – Introduction to Digital Democracy\n\n\n\n\n1:30 pm\n\n\n1:30 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.\nCan government fix the Tijuana River? – The rise of incivility in public meetings – Our housing emergency – San Diego Unified School Board Debate: Bazzo vs Trull\n\n\n\n\n3:00 pm\n\n\n3:00 p.m. – 4:15 p.m.\nState 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?\n\n\n\n\n4:30 pm\n\n\n4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.\nKeynote Address: David Wasserman\, “I’ve Seen Enough”\n\n\n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n\n6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.\nReception in the Garden of the Sea\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 🗺️ Politifest 2024 Event Map   ❓ Politifest 2024 FAQs \n  \n\nAdditional sessions and the summit schedule will be updated regularly. \n\n\n\nTime\nDetails\nLocation\n\n\n\n\n9:00 AM – 4:00 PM\nRegistration\nCourtyard\n\n\n9:00 AM – 4:00 PM\nCoffee ☕\nRotunda\n\n\n9:45 AM – 10:00 AM\nWelcome\nKIPJ Theater\n\n\n10:00 AM – 11:00 AM\nLocal tax measure conversation\nKIPJ Theater\n\n\n \nSan Diego City Attorney Debate: Ferbert vs Maienshein\nRooms AB\n\n\n \nHow the affordability crisis is changing San Diego\nRooms CD\n\n\n11:15 AM – 12:30 PM\nProp 47: Are felonies the answer?\nKIPJ Theater\n\n\n \nSan Diego City Council Debate: Cusack vs Whitburn\nRooms AB\n\n\n \nSan Diego City Council Debate: Elo-Rivera vs Hoskins\nRooms CD\n\n\n12:30 PM – 1:30 PM\nLUNCH BREAK\n \n\n\n12:30 PM – 1:30 PM\nIntroduction to Digital Democracy\nKIPJ Theater\n\n\n \nGetting involved in Civic Affairs: Student Opportunities\nRooms AB\n\n\n1:30 PM – 2:45 PM\nCan government fix the TJ River?\nKIPJ Theater\n\n\n \nThe Rise of Incivility in Public Meetings\nRooms AB\n\n\n \nOur Housing Emergency\nRooms CD\n\n\n \nSan Diego Unified School Board Debate: Bazzo vs Trull\nRooms EF\n\n\n3:00 PM – 4:15 PM\nState Ballot Measures Primer: Your questions answered\nKIPJ Theater\n\n\n \nRent Control on the Ballot. Too little too late?\nRoom AB\n\n\n \nAre San Diego governments ready for a decade of climate emergencies?\nRoom CD\n\n\n \nCivics 101:Youth training\nRoom EF\n\n\n4:30 PM – 6:00 PM\nPodcast\nKIPJ Theater\n\n\n \nTrivia contest + Reception\nCourtyard\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n  \n\n\nBACK TO TOP\n\n\n  \n\n	Related Posts
URL:https://voiceofsandiego.org/event/vosd-politifest-2024/
LOCATION:University of San Diego\, Joan B. Kroc School of Peace Studies 5998 Alcalá Park\, San Diego\, CA 92110
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