Brews & Views

Thursday, Feb. 2nd, 2012, 6:00 - 8 p.m.

Free Public Forum welcomes James Fishkin of the Center for Deliberative Democracy at Stanford University, Zabrae Valentine of California Forward, with moderator Lenny Mendonca Director, McKinsey & Company discuss the power of deliberative polling.

What: What's Next California?

The first state-wide deliberative poll in California was conducted in 2011 in an effort inform citizens about key public issues using television and public opinion polls in a new and constructive way. This poll covered four basic areas: the initiative process, the Legislature, state/local relations and tax/fiscal issues. Thirty proposals were deliberated by a statewide scientific sample of 412 participants and their conclusions offered many surprises.

Cost: Admission and snacks are complimentary. Beer, wine, and other beverages will be available for sale at the event. Ten percent of the proceeds from all dinner sales at Half Moon Bay Brewing Company for this event will be donated to the Cabrillo Education Foundation.

When/Where:
Thursday, February 2nd, 2012 6 to 8 p.m.
Mavericks Event Center
107 Broadway, Half Moon Bay CA 94019

Speakers

James Fishkin
James S. Fishkin holds the Janet M. Peck Chair in International Communication at Stanford University where he is Professor of Communication and Professor of Political Science. He is also Director of Stanford's Center for Deliberative Democracy and Chair of the Dept. of Communication.

Zabrae Valentine
Zabrae Valentine is deputy director of California Forward and executive director of California Forward's sister organization, the California Forward Action Fund.

Moderator Biography

Lenny Mendonca is a Director in the Washington D.C. and San Francisco offices of McKinsey & Company, a global management consulting firm.