EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) - The El Paso Central Business Association (CBA) will host its September luncheon featuring a special guest panel of mayoral candidates for the City of El Paso at noon on Wednesday, Sept. 25 at the El Paso Convention Center. Candidates for El Paso Mayor include businessman Renard Johnson, City Rep. for District 5 Isabel Salcido, Army retiree Steven Winters, City Rep. for District 3 Cassandra Hernandez, City Rep. for District 1 Brian Kennedy, magazine owner Elizabeth Cordova and restaurant owner Marco Contreras. “As part of the CBA’s ongoing efforts to foster civic engagement and ensure transparency in local governance, we are pleased to announce a public forum featuring El Paso's potential mayoral candidates. This event will provide a platform for candidates to share their vision for the future of our City and discuss the issues most important to our community. This forum is designed to encourage open dialogue between candidates and the citizens of El Paso, focusing on topics such as economic development, public safety, education, infrastructure and more. It will offer voters an invaluable opportunity to hear directly from those seeking to lead our City, ensuring that every resident is well-informed ahead of the upcoming election. We invite all community members to attend, engage with the candidates, and participate in this critical conversation about the future of El Paso.” said Tanny Berg, co-founder of the CBA. The CBA said the luncheon serves as a prime opportunity for business leaders and stakeholders in Downtown El Paso to connect, network and engage with key decision-makers. The luncheon also fosters an environment for meaningful discussions and idea-sharing that contribute to the continued growth and success of our community, according to CBA. Cost is $25 for CBA members and $30 for nonmembers. For more information on the CBA, visit here.