Chamber to host Mayoral Forum to kick off 2026 Public Affairs Coffee series
Leah Rainwater
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — The St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce is set to kick off its 2026 Public Affairs Coffee series with a Mayoral Forum.
The event will be held from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 28, at Stoney Creek Hotel and Conference Center, located at 1201 N. Woodbine Road.
The event will be moderated by Kevin Walkman of Eagle Media and will be recorded and broadcast on 680 KFEQ the following day at 9 a.m.
The Chamber will also host a forum for candidates running for two open seats on the St. Joseph School District Board of Education. The forum will take place from 7:30 to 9 a.m. on Wednesday, March 4, at Stoney Creek.
The last forum will be for St. Joseph City Council candidates from 7:30 to 9 a.m. on Wednesday, March 25, also at Stoney Creek.
All candidates for all of the races have been invited to participate in their respective forums.
“The Public Affairs Coffee series is a way for the Chamber to bring issues revolving around economic, governmental and legislative activities to Chamber members and the public,” said Natalie Hawn, president and CEO of the St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce. “Political forums before local elections is a perfect way to get to know candidates and make informed decisions before heading to the ballot box.”
Registration and a $15 fee, for Chamber members, are required to attend to cover the cost of the full breakfast. The cost for the general public is $20.
Those interested in attending can register at saintjoseph.com or by calling 816-232-4461.