2026 Eastside Candidate Forum Preview with Jasmine Kaltenbach

Authentically Detroit

Authentically Detroit
2026 Eastside Candidate Forum Preview with Jasmine Kaltenbach
Jul 15, 2026
Donna & Sam

In this episode, Donna and Sam sat down with Organizer and Labor Policy Expert, Jasmine Kaltenbach to discuss the upcoming 2026 Eastside Candidate Forum.

The Eastside Candidate Forum , held in partnership with SEIU Michigan, takes place on July 18th, ahead of the 2026 Michigan U.S. House, State House, and State Senate elections.

At the forum, residents will have the chance to learn where candidates stand on community priorities, local policy, and issues shaping Detroit’s Eastside.

To stay up to date on all things Authentically Detroit and register for the forum, click here. 


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