Democracy in Action: How Forums Are Fueling Informed Votes in Fort BendToday You Vote—But the Real Action Started Last Saturday
On Saturday, April 26, 2025, community organizations Baker Ripley and Emgage hosted the 2025 Fort Bend Candidate Forum, their second such event since September 2024. These forums give voters a chance to meet candidates running for offices such as City Council, School Board of Trustees, and other local positions—and to question them directly. While the first forum reached an estimated 336,000 voters (with only half of the invited candidates in attendance), this second event saw double the candidate turnout. Read more [...]
