Laguna Beach Election 2026 · Candidate forum Completed forum
KXFM Candidate Forum Questions & Answers — 2026
Held Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. potluck; 6:30 p.m. forum at Neighborhood Congregational Church, Bridge Hall.
KXFM’s published results
Where eight City Council candidates stood
KXFM published the following 10 yes-or-no questions after its September 8 forum. So Laguna transcribed the answers into a searchable, mobile-friendly format; these are KXFM’s reported results, not So Laguna characterizations.
Question 1Would you support a 3% tax on restaurants?
- Yes
- None
Question 2Would you support a parking garage in the downtown area, either at the Village Entrance or Act V?
Question 3Would you support a large-scale sculptural piece at the Village Entrance?
Question 4Would you support a network of eBike rental kiosks around town?
- Yes
- None
Question 5Would you support roundabouts at strategic locations around Laguna Beach?
Question 6Should the City continue to support the Community Land Trust, separate from providing funding?
Question 7Would you support converting St. Catherine’s into affordable housing?
- Yes
- None
Question 8Would you support taking over Laguna Canyon Road in order to underground the power lines?
- No
- None
Question 9Would you support legal cannabis dispensaries in Laguna Beach?
- Yes
- None
Question 10Should the City provide some level of financial support for its nonprofit community radio station?
Organizer-published clip
KXFM’s forum reel
KXFM published this short Facebook reel from the September 8 City Council and School Board candidate forum. It is not presented as a complete recording of the program.
Location and directions
Neighborhood Congregational Church, Bridge Hall
340 St Ann’s Drive, Laguna Beach, CA 92651Open the location in Google Maps for current directions and place information.
Candidate directory
Candidates in both forum races
Open a profile for sourced background, priorities, campaign links and public records. All qualified candidates are shown; this directory does not confirm attendance at this event.
City Council candidates
Forum record
The KXFM forum was held September 8 as a joint City Council and School Board candidate program. KXFM later published a 10-question yes-or-no summary for eight participating City Council candidates and a short Facebook reel. So Laguna has not verified a complete replay of the full program.
The City listed this independently hosted forum after the organizer affirmed that candidates were offered equal time and opportunity to appear. The listing was not City sponsorship or endorsement.
Recording and recap: KXFM has published a 10-question candidate-results summary and an official Facebook reel from the September 8 forum. So Laguna has not verified a complete audio or video replay of the full program.
Organizer and voter guide
About KXFM
KXFM is an FCC-licensed nonprofit community radio station founded in 2012. It describes its role as a creative commons and civic utility for Laguna Beach and Orange County. Laguna Radio Inc. identifies itself as a 501(c)(3), EIN 46-0768058.
Why review it?
KXFM’s published results let voters compare eight City Council candidates across the same 10 yes-or-no questions. The joint forum also included the LBUSD School Board race.
What subjects were covered?
- Restaurant taxes and downtown parking
- Village Entrance art and eBike kiosks
- Roundabouts and the Community Land Trust
- St. Catherine’s and affordable housing
- Laguna Canyon Road undergrounding
- Cannabis dispensaries and financial support for KXFM
How were questions gathered?
The forum has concluded. KXFM published a 10-question City Council candidate-results graphic and a short Facebook reel, but So Laguna has not verified a complete replay of the full program. KXFM’s contact page lists office and studio phone numbers.
Contact the organizer →Funding and endorsements
KXFM’s event page expressly states that it does not endorse or oppose candidates appearing at the forum. Its financial-transparency section links an IRS Form 990 and annual impact report.
Quick answers
KXFM candidate forum questions and answers FAQ
Did KXFM publish its candidate questions and answers?
Yes. KXFM published a graphic reporting how eight City Council candidates answered 10 yes-or-no questions. So Laguna transcribed those results into the native comparison summary on this page and links to KXFM’s original Facebook post.
When was the 2026 KXFM candidate forum?
The KXFM candidate forum was held September 8, 2026 at Neighborhood Congregational Church in Laguna Beach. The potluck began at 5:30 p.m. and the forum began at 6:30 p.m.
Which races were included in the KXFM forum?
The joint program included candidates for the Laguna Beach City Council and the Laguna Beach Unified School District Board of Education.
Did KXFM publish the complete forum video?
Not that So Laguna has verified. KXFM published a short organizer-produced Facebook reel and a separate candidate-results post, but neither is presented here as a complete replay of the full program.