Candidates for the November 5th special election for the Long Beach City Council’s District 1 seat that will take part in the forum are Joe Ganem, Elliot Gonzales, Ray Morquecho, Mariela Salgado, Misi Tagaloa and Mary Zendejas.

Hosted by the Long Beach Post and Downtown Long Beach Alliance, the forum will take place on Wednesday, October 16 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Fingerprints Music, 420 E. Fourth St.

Questions will be solicited from members of the public at the event, from the community in advance of the forum on social media and by email, editor@lbpost.com.