Eleven candidates will share their views on key issues facing the county, city and school district at the Bellevue Downtown Association’s Candidate Forum Tuesday at the Hilton Bellevue.

Forum seating will be first-come, first-served, and doors will open at 6:30 p.m. Admission is free.

The BDA wants voters to “go beyond the yard signs” to meet and hear from the candidates before making their choices in the November 8 General Election. Bellevue Reporter Editor Craig Groshart will serve as moderator. The public can suggest a question via email at forum@bellevuedowntown.org, or use the question drop box at the event.

2011 Candidates Forum Schedule

King County Council District 6 Candidates, 7 p.m.

Jane Hague and Richard E. Mitchell

Bellevue City Council Candidates, 7:30 p.m.

Position 1: Aaron Laing and John Stokes

Position 3: John Chelminiak and Michelle Hilhorst

Position 5: Claudia Balducci and Patti Mann

Position 7: Jennifer Robertson

Bellevue School Board, District 1 Candidates, 8:30 p.m.

Betsy Johnson and Steve McConnell