Local Elections Matter

January 23, 2026

Community Organizers to Hold City of  Whittier Candidate Forum

In an effort to inform the City of Whittier residents of candidates on the upcoming ballot for representatives in District 2, District 4, and City  Mayor, local Whittier organizations are holding a Whittier Candidate Forum for the public. The goal is to give residents the facts firsthand about a candidate’s viewpoint on important issues which affect the everyday lives of Whittier residents. 

Issues that everyday residents have concerns about, like affordability, safety, diversity and inclusion, election cycles, and the environment will be addressed during the forum. In doing so, it encourages residents to vote on Election Day,  April 14th. Democracy in the United States can only thrive when all of us are engaged.

Award-winning anchors Sandra Cervantes and Oswaldo Borraez of TelevisaUnivision will moderate the forum. 

WHEN: Saturday, January 24, 2026 

2:00 PM - City Council Candidates

3:00 PM - Mayoral Candidates 

WHERE: First Friends Church - 13205 Philadelphia St., Whittier, CA 90601

Organized by Whittier Conservancy, Whittier Indivisible, Reform Whittier, Save Our Trees Whittier, Whittier Pride, and Whittier Latino Coalition. Open to the public. This is a partisan-free event by the community for the community.

National Hispanic Media Coalition (NHMC) is a 40+ year old 501(c)(3) non-profit, nonpartisan, civil and human rights organization that was founded to eliminate hate, discrimination, and racism toward Latino and marginalized communities.

We advance Latino visibility and influence from the halls of Washington, D.C., to the studios of Hollywood. Through our media advocacy and workforce development initiatives, NHMC creates spaces where diverse creators can connect, collaborate, and thrive. Our Series Scriptwriters Program, Latinx Stream Showcase, Creators Networking Program, Careers in Entertainment Youth Program, and Media Advocacy Fellowships serve as both incubators and pipelines, preparing the next generation of storytellers, advocates, and industry leaders. Through mentorship, education, networking opportunities, and direct access to entertainment executives, these programs help transform emerging talent into lasting industry voices while expanding authentic representation across media.

We lead the work to eliminate online hate and disinformation across media platforms. We advocate in the space of Artificial Intelligence when it intersects with civil & human rights, including making sure Latino-Interest and children’s protections are included in AI initiatives and implementations. We advocate for the Affordable Connectivity Program, Lifeline Program, Net Neutrality protections, and closing the digital divide for Latino and other marginalized communities. NHMC works in partnership with other social justice organizations to safeguard democracy in the United States of America.

NHMC is a not-for-profit, and provides equal opportunities to all individuals without regard to race, religion, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

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