On Tuesday, April 17, the Almaden Valley Community Association (AVCA) will be hosting a Candidates Forum featuring people who are running for the City of San Jose's District 10 Council Seat.

The Forum will take place in Holy Spirit Church's Parish Hall, 1200 Redmond Avenue, San Jose 95120 and will run from 7:00 to 9:00 PM.

According to the AVCA website, "The format of the forum will be audience-driven.  Each candidate will be provided two minutes for opening remarks, followed by questions submitted on index cards by the audience.  The moderator will summarize the questions, and each candidate will be allowed up to two minutes to respond.  No questions will be directed to individual candidates.  Candidates will be invited to provide a one-minute wrap-up at the end of the meeting."

The six candidates running for the seat are expected to be at the Forum.

The election for City Council District 10 as well as Districts 2, 4, 6, and 8 will take place on Tuesday, June 5, 2012.

Register by May 21 to vote on June 5. Call 1-800-345-VOTE for questions about voting or to determine your voter registration status. For more information, see smartvoter.org/ca/state/#register.

Have some questions or concerns about how things are going on in Sacramento? Well, here is your chance to meet with California State Senator Joe Simitian. The Senator will be visiting with his constituents at Pearl Avenue Library on Tuesday, October 25 from 6-7:30 p.m. in the library’s community room.

Have local concerns you need addressed? San Jose City Councilman Donald Rocha will hold office hours at the Pearl Avenue Library on Wednesday, November 30 at 4 p.m., just inside the lobby.

Here is your chance to be heard!