COFFEE AND CANDIDATES | KCAT

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Watch for KCAT's original series, Coffee&Candidates each election cycle. Dr. Larry Gerston, TV political analyst, will conduct non-partisan interviews with candidates running for council seats in Los Gatos & Monte Sereno. Local issues on the ballot will also be explained. You will be well-informed before voting in the November election.

About our host...

Dr. Larry Gerston has 40 years as a political science professor and more than 3 decades as a television political analyst. Larry appears twice weekly as the political analyst at Bay Area NBC11 and has been on NBC Nightly News, CBS Evening News, BBC, NPR, and CNN’s Inside Politics. He speaks several times each year in the U.S. and abroad on civic engagement and political empowerment.

CANDIDATE ROB RENNIE / COFFEE&CANDIDATES 2022

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CANDIDATE ROB RENNIE / COFFEE&CANDIDATES 2022

Host Dr. Larry Gerston engages in conversation with candidate Rob Rennie to discuss his perspectives and solutions concerning issues facing the Los Gatos community plus his vision for the future if elected to Council.

CANDIDATE MARY BADAME / COFFEE&CANDIDATES 2022

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CANDIDATE MARY BADAME / COFFEE&CANDIDATES 2022

Host Dr. Larry Gerston engages in conversation with candidate Mary Badame to discuss her perspectives and solutions concerning issues facing the Los Gatos community plus her vision for the future if elected to Council.

CANDIDATE ROB STUMP / COFFEE&CANDIDATES 2022

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CANDIDATE ROB STUMP / COFFEE&CANDIDATES 2022

Host Dr. Larry Gerston engages in conversation with candidate Rob Stump to discuss his perspectives and solutions concerning issues facing the Los Gatos community plus his vision for the future if elected to Council.

CANDIDATE ROB MOORE / COFFEE&CANDIDATES 2022

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CANDIDATE ROB MOORE / COFFEE&CANDIDATES 2022

Host Dr. Larry Gerston engages in conversation with candidate Rob Moore to discuss his perspectives and solutions concerning issues facing the Los Gatos community plus his vision for the future if elected to Council.

CANDIDATE MARGARET SMITH / COFFEE&CANDIDATES 2022

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CANDIDATE MARGARET SMITH / COFFEE&CANDIDATES 2022

Host Dr. Larry Gerston engages in conversation with candidate Margaret Smith to discuss her perspectives and solutions concerning issues facing the Los Gatos community plus her vision for the future if elected to Council.

MARY BADAME / COFFEE&CANDIDATES 2020

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MARY BADAME / COFFEE&CANDIDATES 2020

Meet Town of Los Gatos Council Candidate Mary Badame on COFFEE&CANDIDATES 2020! KCAT TV's original series, COFFEE&CANDIDATES, is hosted by talented political analyst and professor, Dr. Larry Gerston, who interviews each candidate running for council seats in the November election. This show provides a great opportunity for the candidates to introduce themselves to the community and share their platforms and ideas. We hope COFFEE&CANDIDATES will help our Los Gatos and Monte Sereno residents make informed choices when voting in new council members. Produced by KCAT TV15 and sponsored by Los Gatos Community Foundation, The Tour Factory and Los Gatos Roasting Company.

BURTON CRAIG / COFFEE&CANDIDATES 2020

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BURTON CRAIG / COFFEE&CANDIDATES 2020

Meet City of Monte Sereno Council Candidate Burton Craig on COFFEE&CANDIDATES 2020! KCAT TV's original series, COFFEE&CANDIDATES, is hosted by talented political analyst and professor, Dr. Larry Gerston, who interviews each candidate running for council seats in the November election. This show provides a great opportunity for the candidates to introduce themselves to the community and share their platforms and ideas. We hope COFFEE&CANDIDATES will help our Los Gatos and Monte Sereno residents make informed choices when voting in new council members. Produced by KCAT TV15 and sponsored by Los Gatos Community Foundation, The Tour Factory and Los Gatos Roasting Company.

MATTHEW HUDES / COFFEE&CANDIDATES 2020

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MATTHEW HUDES / COFFEE&CANDIDATES 2020

Meet Town of Los Gatos Council Candidate Matthew Hudes on COFFEE&CANDIDATES 2020! KCAT TV's original series, COFFEE&CANDIDATES, is hosted by talented political analyst and professor, Dr. Larry Gerston, who interviews each candidate running for council seats in the November election. This show provides a great opportunity for the candidates to introduce themselves to the community and share their platforms and ideas. We hope COFFEE&CANDIDATES will help our Los Gatos and Monte Sereno residents make informed choices when voting in new council members. Produced by KCAT TV15 and sponsored by Los Gatos Community Foundation, The Tour Factory and Los Gatos Roasting Company.

MICHAEL KANE / COFFEE&CANDIDATES 2020

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MICHAEL KANE / COFFEE&CANDIDATES 2020

Meet Town of Los Gatos Council Candidate Michael Kane on COFFEE&CANDIDATES 2020! KCAT TV's original series, COFFEE&CANDIDATES, is hosted by talented political analyst and professor, Dr. Larry Gerston, who interviews each candidate running for council seats in the November election. This show provides a great opportunity for the candidates to introduce themselves to the community and share their platforms and ideas. We hope COFFEE&CANDIDATES will help our Los Gatos and Monte Sereno residents make informed choices when voting in new council members. Produced by KCAT TV15 and sponsored by Los Gatos Community Foundation, The Tour Factory and Los Gatos Roasting Company.

DANIEL LABOUVE / COFFEE&CANDIDATES 2020

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DANIEL LABOUVE / COFFEE&CANDIDATES 2020

Meet City of Monte Sereno Council Candidate Daniel LaBouve on COFFEE&CANDIDATES 2020! KCAT TV's original series, COFFEE&CANDIDATES, is hosted by talented political analyst and professor, Dr. Larry Gerston, who interviews each candidate running for council seats in the November election. This show provides a great opportunity for the candidates to introduce themselves to the community and share their platforms and ideas. We hope COFFEE&CANDIDATES will help our Los Gatos and Monte Sereno residents make informed choices when voting in new council members. Produced by KCAT TV15 and sponsored by Los Gatos Community Foundation, The Tour Factory and Los Gatos Roasting Company.

LARRY MAGGIO / COFFEE&CANDIDATES 2020

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LARRY MAGGIO / COFFEE&CANDIDATES 2020

Meet Town of Los Gatos Council Candidate Larry Maggio on COFFEE&CANDIDATES 2020! KCAT TV's original series, COFFEE&CANDIDATES, is hosted by talented political analyst and professor, Dr. Larry Gerston, who interviews each candidate running for council seats in the November election. This show provides a great opportunity for the candidates to introduce themselves to the community and share their platforms and ideas. We hope COFFEE&CANDIDATES will help our Los Gatos and Monte Sereno residents make informed choices when voting in new council members. Produced by KCAT TV15 and sponsored by Los Gatos Community Foundation, The Tour Factory and Los Gatos Roasting Company.

BRYAN MEKECHUK / COFFEE&CANDIDATES 2020

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BRYAN MEKECHUK / COFFEE&CANDIDATES 2020

Meet City of Monte Sereno Council Candidate Bryan Mekechuk on COFFEE&CANDIDATES 2020! KCAT TV's original series, COFFEE&CANDIDATES, is hosted by talented political analyst and professor, Dr. Larry Gerston, who interviews each candidate running for council seats in the November election. This show provides a great opportunity for the candidates to introduce themselves to the community and share their platforms and ideas. We hope COFFEE&CANDIDATES will help our Los Gatos and Monte Sereno residents make informed choices when voting in new council members. Produced by KCAT TV15 and sponsored by Los Gatos Community Foundation, The Tour Factory and Los Gatos Roasting Company.

HEIDI OWENS / COFFEE&CANDIDATES 2020

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HEIDI OWENS / COFFEE&CANDIDATES 2020

Meet Town of Los Gatos Council Candidate Heidi Owens on COFFEE&CANDIDATES 2020! KCAT TV's original series, COFFEE&CANDIDATES, is hosted by talented political analyst and professor, Dr. Larry Gerston, who interviews each candidate running for council seats in the November election. This show provides a great opportunity for the candidates to introduce themselves to the community and share their platforms and ideas. We hope COFFEE&CANDIDATES will help our Los Gatos and Monte Sereno residents make informed choices when voting in new council members. Produced by KCAT TV15 and sponsored by Los Gatos Community Foundation, The Tour Factory and Los Gatos Roasting Company.

MARIA RISTOW / COFFEE&CANDIDATES 2020

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MARIA RISTOW / COFFEE&CANDIDATES 2020

Meet Town of Los Gatos Council Candidate Maria Ristow on COFFEE&CANDIDATES 2020! KCAT TV's original series, COFFEE&CANDIDATES, is hosted by talented political analyst and professor, Dr. Larry Gerston, who interviews each candidate running for council seats in the November election. This show provides a great opportunity for the candidates to introduce themselves to the community and share their platforms and ideas. We hope COFFEE&CANDIDATES will help our Los Gatos and Monte Sereno residents make informed choices when voting in new council members. Produced by KCAT TV15 and sponsored by Los Gatos Community Foundation, The Tour Factory and Los Gatos Roasting Company.

ROB STEPHENSON / COFFEE&CANDIDATES 2020

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ROB STEPHENSON / COFFEE&CANDIDATES 2020

Meet Town of Los Gatos Council Candidate Rob Stephenson on COFFEE&CANDIDATES 2020! KCAT TV's original series, COFFEE&CANDIDATES, is hosted by talented political analyst and professor, Dr. Larry Gerston, who interviews each candidate running for council seats in the November election. This show provides a great opportunity for the candidates to introduce themselves to the community and share their platforms and ideas. We hope COFFEE&CANDIDATES will help our Los Gatos and Monte Sereno residents make informed choices when voting in new council members. Produced by KCAT TV15 and sponsored by Los Gatos Community Foundation, The Tour Factory and Los Gatos Roasting Company.

ROWENA TURNER / COFFEE&CANDIDATES2020

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ROWENA TURNER / COFFEE&CANDIDATES2020

Meet City of Monte Sereno Council Candidate Rowena Turner on COFFEE&CANDIDATES 2020! KCAT TV's original series, COFFEE&CANDIDATES, is hosted by talented political analyst and professor, Dr. Larry Gerston, who interviews each candidate running for council seats in the November election. This show provides a great opportunity for the candidates to introduce themselves to the community and share their platforms and ideas. We hope COFFEE&CANDIDATES will help our Los Gatos and Monte Sereno residents make informed choices when voting in new council members. Produced by KCAT TV15 and sponsored by Los Gatos Community Foundation, The Tour Factory and Los Gatos Roasting Company.

COFFEE&CANDIDATES / EVERT WOLSHEIMER

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COFFEE&CANDIDATES / EVERT WOLSHEIMER

Meet Evert Wolsheimer, Monte Sereno City Council candidate. COFFEE&CANDIDATES is hosted by talented political analyst and professor, Dr. Larry Gerston, who interviews each candidate running for council seats in the November election. This show provides a great opportunity for the candidates to introduce themselves to the community and share their platforms and ideas. We hope COFFEE&CANDIDATES will help our Los Gatos and Monte Sereno residents make informed choices when voting in new council members. Sponsored by Los Gatos Community Foundation and produced by KCAT TV15. Coffee was provided by Cafe Dio.

COFFEE&CANDIDATES / JAVED ELLAHIE

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COFFEE&CANDIDATES / JAVED ELLAHIE

Meet Javed Ellahie, Monte Sereno City Council candidate. COFFEE&CANDIDATES is hosted by talented political analyst and professor, Dr. Larry Gerston, who interviews each candidate running for council seats in the November election. This show provides a great opportunity for the candidates to introduce themselves to the community and share their platforms and ideas. We hope COFFEE&CANDIDATES will help our Los Gatos and Monte Sereno residents make informed choices when voting in new council members. Sponsored by Los Gatos Community Foundation and produced by KCAT TV15. Coffee was provided by Cafe Dio.

COFFEE&CANDIDATES / LARRY MAGGIO

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COFFEE&CANDIDATES / LARRY MAGGIO

Meet Larry Maggio, Los Gatos Town Council candidate. COFFEE&CANDIDATES is hosted by talented political analyst and professor, Dr. Larry Gerston, who interviews each candidate running for council seats in the November election. This show provides a great opportunity for the candidates to introduce themselves to the community and share their platforms and ideas. We hope COFFEE&CANDIDATES will help our Los Gatos and Monte Sereno residents make informed choices when voting in new council members. Sponsored by Los Gatos Community Foundation and produced by KCAT TV15. Coffee was provided by Cafe Dio.

COFFEE&CANDIDATES / LIZ LAWLER

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COFFEE&CANDIDATES / LIZ LAWLER

Meet Liz Lawler, Monte Sereno City Council candidate. COFFEE&CANDIDATES is hosted by talented political analyst and professor, Dr. Larry Gerston, who interviews each candidate running for council seats in the November election. This show provides a great opportunity for the candidates to introduce themselves to the community and share their platforms and ideas. We hope COFFEE&CANDIDATES will help our Los Gatos and Monte Sereno residents make informed choices when voting in new council members. Sponsored by Los Gatos Community Foundation and produced by KCAT TV15. Coffee was provided by Cafe Dio.

COFFEE&CANDIDATES / MARICO SAYOC

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COFFEE&CANDIDATES / MARICO SAYOC

Meet Marico Sayoc, Los Gatos Town Council candidate. COFFEE&CANDIDATES is hosted by talented political analyst and professor, Dr. Larry Gerston, who interviews each candidate running for council seats in the November election. This show provides a great opportunity for the candidates to introduce themselves to the community and share their platforms and ideas. We hope COFFEE&CANDIDATES will help our Los Gatos and Monte Sereno residents make informed choices when voting in new council members. Sponsored by Los Gatos Community Foundation and produced by KCAT TV15. Coffee was provided by Cafe Dio.

COFFEE&CANDIDATES / ROB RENNIE

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COFFEE&CANDIDATES / ROB RENNIE

Meet Rob Rennie, Los Gatos Town Council candidate. COFFEE&CANDIDATES is hosted by talented political analyst and professor, Dr. Larry Gerston, who interviews each candidate running for council seats in the November election. This show provides a great opportunity for the candidates to introduce themselves to the community and share their platforms and ideas. We hope COFFEE&CANDIDATES will help our Los Gatos and Monte Sereno residents make informed choices when voting in new council members. Sponsored by Los Gatos Community Foundation and produced by KCAT TV15. Coffee was provided by Cafe Dio.

COFFEE&CANDIDATES / SHAWN LEUTHOLD

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COFFEE&CANDIDATES / SHAWN LEUTHOLD

Meet Shawn Leuthold, Monte Sereno City Council candidate. COFFEE&CANDIDATES is hosted by talented political analyst and professor, Dr. Larry Gerston, who interviews each candidate running for council seats in the November election. This show provides a great opportunity for the candidates to introduce themselves to the community and share their platforms and ideas. We hope COFFEE&CANDIDATES will help our Los Gatos and Monte Sereno residents make informed choices when voting in new council members. Sponsored by Los Gatos Community Foundation and produced by KCAT TV15. Coffee was provided by Cafe Dio.

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