At The Table: Lunch with the Candidates

All seats and lunches for this event have been reserved. You’re still welcome to attend, but standing room only is available.

What would you ask the people hoping to help shape Mammoth Lakes’ future?
Our next At The Table: Lunch with the Candidates brings that conversation to Burgers on Tuesday, September 29, from 12pm–1:30pm.

The Mammoth Lakes Chamber of Commerce has invited all eight candidates running in the Tuesday, November 3, 2026 Town Council election, giving our community an opportunity to hear their priorities, ask questions and talk with them directly.

Town Council makes decisions that shape our community’s future—from local priorities and public spending to the services and policies that affect how we live and do business. The Chamber is hosting this lunch to help residents and local businesses get to know the people seeking to make those decisions.

A Seat at the Table for Everyone
For this event, we’re extending our $25 all-inclusive member lunch price to everyone, instead of the usual $40 community price. We want the whole community to have a place in this conversation.

Prefer to attend without lunch? Admission is free.

Registration, however, is required for everyone, whether you’re purchasing lunch or attending the forum only.

What to Expect
Hear brief candidate introductions and their responses to moderated questions about Mammoth Lakes and our local business community. Then spend time speaking with candidates at their tables, asking your own questions and discussing what matters to you. You’ll be free to move between tables throughout this portion of the event.

Written responses to questions provided to candidates in advance will also be available for attendees.

Invited Candidates
Listed alphabetically by last name. All have confirmed their attendance except where noted.

Mark Barrow
Danielle Bauman
Jason Elwell
Lakota Mikulicich
Tarek Nuttall — invited; confirmation pending
Cory Rice
Steve Shatkin
Stacey Slichta

On the Menu
The $25 all-inclusive lunch includes:
    – Your choice of a beef, turkey or veggie burger
    – Fries or salad
    – Iced tea, lemonade or soda

Check-in and lunch service begin at 11:45am, with the event running from 12pm–1:30pm.

Bring your questions and register today—select lunch or free admission when booking your place.

Not registered to vote yet? Register online by Monday, October 19, to be ready to cast your ballot in the Tuesday, November 3 elections. >>> Click HERE to register

Date and Time

Tuesday Sep 29, 2026
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM PDT

Location

Burgers Restaurant
6118 Minaret Rd
Mammoth Lakes

Fees/Admission

$25 for all-inclusive lunch
OR
Free (no lunch included)

EVERYONE MUST REGISTER
(Even if you are not having lunch)