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2025 Gubernatorial Forum

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Monday, September 8, 2025

California State University, Sacramento
6000 J St. Sacramento, CA 95819

2:00 - 4:30 PM
Forum General Session - University Union Ballroom

4:30 - 6:30 PM
General & VIP Reception - University Union Ballroom & Redwood Room

This statewide forum is an inclusive, nonpartisan event, elevating civic engagement.

Held at California State University, Sacramento, this unique forum will bring together gubernatorial candidates, community leaders, and elected officials in one dynamic space.

This is a high-visibility event to join 100+ diverse organizations, including leading representatives from the CA AANHPI Advocacy Coalition, African-American, Hispanic, and LGBTQ+ communities.

All California gubernatorial candidates are invited.

Register here to join us

Forum Emcees:
Julie Watts - CBS 13 Reporter
Dylan Morgan - CSUS Student & APAPA Intern

VIP Reception Emcee:
Wenda Fong - CSU Board of Trustee

Host Committee:

  • Asian Pacific American Public Affairs Association (APAPA)
    CC Yin - Founder
    Joe Johal - Chair
  • Asian Peace Officers Association (APOA)
    Brent Kaneyuki - President
  • CA API Legislative Caucus
    Assemblymember Mike Fong - Chair
  • CA API Legislative Caucus Institute
    Jason Chan - Chair
  • CA Asian Pacific Chamber of Commerce
    Pat Fong Kushida - President/CEO
  • CA District Attorneys Association
    Greg Totten - CEO
  • CA Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
    Julian Canete - President/CEO
  • CA State Controller
    Malia Cohen
  • California State University
    Wenda Fong - Board of Trustee
  • California State University, Sacramento
    Dr. Luke Wood - President
  • National Action Network Sacramento
    Dr. Tecoy Porter - President