BPW/North Sarasota hosted a candidates' forum on Monday, October 12th on radio station WRBA 107.5, hosted by BPW member, Melanie Lavender. In this election season, BPW sponsored the forum to enlighten the community on the candidates running for the Sarasota City Commission, District . Glenda Williams is Public Policy chair.

Current City Commissioner and candidate for re-election, Willie C. Shaw, is shown with Melanie Lavender and Glenda Williams.