Candidate's Forum
The Poway Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the 2026 Candidates Forum: Monday, September 28th at 5:30pm. The forum will take place in person in Templar's Hall at Old Poway Park. We will also be livestreaming this forum through the Poway Chamber of Commerce Facebook page.
5:30pm - 6:00pm Poway City Council District 3
6:00pm - 6:15pm BREAK
6:15pm - 7:00pm Poway Mayor Race
This event offers candidates a chance to answer questions before the election takes place. The forum will follow a Q&A format (not a debate), with a neutral moderator (Dan Cain, CDR, (Ret.)) presenting pre-determined questions as well as live questions from the audience, if time permits.
Participating Candidates
Poway Mayor Candidates (listed in the order they will appear on the ballot as determined by the Secretary of State):Dellena Olps
Steve Vaus, Mayor/Business Owner
Jenny Maeda, District 4 Councilmember
Poway City Council District 3 Candidates (listed in the order they will appear on the ballot as determined by the Secretary of State):
Bob Walder, Volunteer Administrator
Peter De Hoff, City Councilman/Scientist
About the Candidates Forum:
Every two years since 2010, the Poway Chamber of Commerce has facilitated a Candidates Forum to allow Poway citizens and community members to hear from their local candidates before Election Day. Participating candidates will be available to meet & greet with attendees, answer pre-determined questions, and Q&A from the audience, if time permits.
Date and Time
Monday Sep 28, 2026
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM PDT
5:30pm - 6:00pm Poway City Council District 3
6:00pm - 6:15pm BREAK
6:15pm - 7:00pm Poway Mayor Race
Location
Templar's Hall
Old Poway Park
14134 Midland Rd,
Poway, CA 92064
Fees/Admission
Free and open to the public.
Printed courtesy of www.poway.com – Contact the The Poway Chamber of Commerce for more information.
13029 Danielson Street, Suite 120, Poway, California (CA) 92064 – (858) 748-0016 – chamber@poway.com