The Renton Reporter will host a public forum Jan. 31 featuring supporters and opponents of the proposed minimum wage increase that will go before voters in next month’s special election.

The free event runs 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 31, at the Carco Theatre, 1717 Maple Valley Hwy, Renton. The forum will also be live-streamed on the Renton Reporter’s Facebook page.

The moderated forum will feature panelists from the “pro” and “con” sides of the issue. The “pro” side will include representatives and advocates of the Raise the Wage Renton campaign including Guillermo Zazueta, chair of Raise the Wage Renton, Michael Westgaard SEIU 925 shop steward, and Renton City Council member Carmen Rivera – while the “con” side will include representatives and advocates from the local business community, including Renton Chamber of Commerce CEO Diane Dobson, Renton City Council member James Alberson, and local business owner Ramandeep Mann.

Please email editor@rentonreporter.com with any questions you’d like the candidates to answer.
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