Candidates for Mount Diablo Unified School District trustee Areas 1, 2 and 4 are invited to a public forum Wednesday, Oct. 21, at 7 p.m. in Concord.
The district includes Northgate High School in Walnut Creek, which is listed among the schools in Trustee Area 4.
The MDUSD Community Advisory Committee for Special Education and the Mt. Diablo Council of PTAs are hosting the forum at the Dent Center, 1936 Carlotta Drive, according to the district announcement.
Parents, educators, students and other community members can attend or watch the livestream. The event is intended to give candidates an opportunity to discuss issues facing the school board.
Local News Matters’ Nov. 3 election guide lists contested races in Areas 2 and 4.
In Area 2, Dorothy Weisenberger, a family support specialist, faces Jane Baulch-Enloe, a retired teacher. In Area 4, Al Anderson, a proposal manager, is running against Brian Thomas Lawrence, an appointed trustee and coach.
The district reports that 29,371 students attended its schools in 2025-26.
Its next regular board meeting is scheduled for Oct. 28 at the Dent Center. Regular open sessions generally begin at 6 p.m. Residents should check the district’s meeting information page for the agenda and confirmed time.






