As the 2024 election season approaches, CAPS Media is taking an active role in informing voters through a series of projects. On Thursday, September 12, CAPS crews recorded the candidate forum for Ventura City Council and Ventura Unified School District (VUSD) representatives. The event, hosted by David Maron and organized by the Ventura County League of Women Voters, was held at Cabrillo Middle School.
The forum featured candidates running for City Council in Districts 2, 3, and 7, as well as VUSD board members for Area 2. The candidates for District 2 include Doug Halter and Naz Madaen. For District 3, candidates are Heather Mae Ellinger, Clint Garman, Maricela Reyes, William Cornell, and Ryyn Schumacher. In District 7, the candidates are Erik Eiser, Mario “Alex” Mangone, and Brennan. VUSD board member candidates for Area 2 include James Markas, Sabrena Rodriguez, and David Norrdin.
The complete forum program will be aired on CAPS Media Channel 6 on the following dates:
- Thursday, Sept 19 @ 6pm
- Friday, Sept 20 @ 8pm
- Saturday, Sept 21 @ 10am
- Sunday, Sept 22 @ 8pm
- Monday, Sept 23 @ 11am
- Tuesday, Sept 24 @ 9am
- Wednesday, Sept 25 @ 7pm
- Thursday, Sept 26 @ 5pm
- Friday, Sept 27 @ 9pm
- Saturday, Sept 28 @ 10am
In addition to recording the forum, CAPS will also produce individual candidate statements for both Ventura City Council and VUSD board candidates. These statements, recorded at the CAPS studio, will air on CAPS Channel 6 leading up to the election on November 5 and will also be available for candidates to use in their own campaigns.
On Thursday, September 19, CAPS Crews will record and live stream Mayor Joe Schroeder’s final “State of the City” address. With his term concluding later this year, the mayor will provide updates on Ventura’s progress and future outlook. This presentation will be broadcast on CAPS Channel 6 and available for streaming on capsmedia.org throughout the month. For specific air dates and times, visit the CAPS website and use the search function to locate the program.
As election day approaches, ballots are scheduled to be mailed to registered voters starting October 7. Voters can drop off their ballots at numerous drop boxes throughout Ventura County, including one located at the CAPS Media Center at 65 Day Road. For more election information, visit the Ventura County Clerk’s website.
For those interested in learning more about CAPS Media and CAPS Radio KPPQ 104.1 FM, monthly orientations are held on the first Monday of every month at 6 p.m. The one-hour overview includes a tour of the CAPS production studio and radio station, plus information on membership benefits. Residents of Ventura County or members of nonprofits are encouraged to join the CAPS Creative Community and explore the opportunities available.
For more information, visit capsmedia.org.
