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What a Fantastic Mayor Mingle and Campaign Kick-off Event! Photos and fun times inside!

A group of smiling people pose in front of a "Carmichael Chamber of Commerce" banner with red, white, and blue balloons.

🎉 Mayor Mingle 2025 – A Night to Remember!
We kicked off the 2025–2026 Honorary Mayor of Carmichael Race with an incredible evening full of community, connection, and cause-driven celebration! The Mayor Mingle brought neighbors, business leaders, and supporters together for a lively launch of this year’s friendly fundraising competition.

Various people at an event with food, speeches, and group photos, featuring signs for the Carmichael Chamber of Commerce.

We appreciate and recognize our current honorary mayor Kawanaa Carter and past honorary mayors in attendance: Miranda Viani (2024), Kerri Mandes (2023), and Julie Hubbs (2016)

Guests met our inspiring 2026 candidates, each championing a nonprofit that makes a difference in Carmichael:

✨ Mike Rockenstein – fundraising for First Tee-Greater Sacramento
✨ Haley Maco– fundraising for the Waking the Village- Tubman House
✨ Lilia Darbinyan – fundraising for the SOAR Sacramento
✨ Martin Ross – fundraising for the Kiwanis Club of Carmichael

We’re thrilled to have had media coverage from The Carmichael Times (please check out their recently published article) and beautiful photos by Tia Gemmell, shining a light on the people and passion behind the honorary mayor race.

📸 View the full photo gallery below to relive the night—and remember, every dollar donated is a vote for your favorite candidate!

💳 Support a candidate, support a cause, support Carmichael.

Let’s make this year the most impactful yet! 💛

A group of smiling people pose in front of a "Carmichael Chamber of Commerce" banner with red, white, and blue balloons.
Two women smiling, posing together indoors. Background features pictures and a man sitting on a floral couch.
Two people smiling at a cafe table, holding phones, with beverages nearby.
A person speaks to a seated audience at a Carmichael Chamber of Commerce event.
Three women are conversing in a busy cafe or restaurant setting.
A smiling couple stands together in a cozy, decorated indoor setting with lights and floral patterns.
A group of people posing in front of a "Carmichael Chamber of Commerce" backdrop with festive balloons.
Three men smiling, posing together indoors, two in casual shirts, one in a suit.
A person speaking at a Carmichael Chamber of Commerce event, holding a microphone and pamphlet, with balloons in the background.
A group of people posing in front of a "Carmichael Chamber of Commerce" backdrop with red, white, and blue balloons.
A man and woman smiling, standing together indoors under colorful decor, with "RESTROOMS" sign above them.
A woman stands with a microphone wearing a "2023 Carmichael Honorary..." sash, in front of a Carmichael Chamber of Commerce backdrop and balloons.
Three adults and a child posing, one wearing a sash with "Honorary Mayor 2018", inside a shop with pastries on display.
Two men smiling in a market setting with a "Farmer's Market" sign in the background.
A buffet table with wraps, pizzas, stuffed pastries, dipping sauces, and assorted appetizers.
Two men smiling and holding drinks in front of a Carmichael Chamber of Commerce backdrop, with red and blue balloons.
Three people smiling indoors with a banner in the background.
A person in a black suit plays a steel drum at a Chamber of Commerce event with balloons and a branded backdrop.
A woman holding a child, speaking into a microphone, in front of a "Carmichael Chamber of Commerce" backdrop with balloons.
Two men smiling and holding tickets, one wearing a name tag that says "Martin Ross."
A group of people sitting around a table with food and drinks, inside a lively setting with colorful decorations and others in the background.
A person speaking into a microphone at a Carmichael Chamber of Commerce event.
A person holding a microphone and a phone, standing in front of a "Carmichael Chamber of Commerce" backdrop.
A man speaks at a Carmichael Chamber of Commerce event, with a mic and red, white, and blue balloons in the background.
A person speaking into a microphone at a Carmichael Chamber of Commerce event, with a backdrop and red, white, and blue balloons.
A smiling man and woman posing together in a social setting with a festive background.
Three people smiling at an indoor event, with a banner and balloons in the background.
Person speaking at an event with a microphone, standing by a Carmichael Chamber of Commerce backdrop and red, white, and blue balloons.
Four people posing together; one wearing a sash that reads "Carmichael Honorary Mayor 2023".
A person speaking with a microphone, wearing a "Carmichael Honorary Mayor" sash, stands in front of a "Carmichael Chamber of Commerce" banner.
Four people smiling, standing together indoors, two holding flyers, near a steel drum.
Two men smiling in a cafe setting, with people and decor in the background.
Three men smiling indoors, one holding a plate of food.
Four women smiling, one wearing a "Carmichael" sash for 2023, standing indoors with colorful, festive decor in the background.
Man speaking into a microphone at an event with balloons; backdrop reads "Carmichael Chamber of Commerce."
A person speaking into a microphone at a Carmichael Chamber of Commerce event.
Three people smiling in a decorated room with plants and star ornaments.
A person with a "Honorary Mayor 2024" sash speaking into a microphone at a Carmichael Chamber of Commerce event.
Four people smiling for a group photo indoors, one in a suit, others in casual attire.
A speaker engages an audience in a modern, well-lit venue with tables and decorations.
A group of six people posing together, smiling in an indoor setting with others in the background.
Three men posing together at a Carmichael Chamber of Commerce event, with balloons and a branded backdrop.
Two people smiling at a restaurant with a sign that says "ORDER HERE" and "FAST FOODIE MEXICO CITY STYLE."
Four people posing together at an event with "Carmichael Chamber of Commerce" backdrop and red, white, and blue balloons.
Two people converse at a Carmichael Chamber of Commerce event, with a branded backdrop and a festive atmosphere.
A person with a microphone speaks at an event with a "Carmichael Chamber of Commerce" backdrop and red, white, and blue balloons.
A smiling woman and a man with a drink talk in a restaurant with "Mexico City Street Food" signage in the background.
Sign for "Carmichael Chamber of Commerce Event Here" with red, white, and blue balloons outside a gelato shop.
A woman speaking into a microphone at a Carmichael Chamber of Commerce event with red, white, and blue decorations.
A woman speaks into a microphone wearing a sash. There are balloons and a "Carmichael Chamber of Commerce" backdrop.
Two men smiling, standing in a casual, indoor gathering with people seated at tables.
People enjoying a buffet with various dishes in a casual indoor setting.
Two people at a Carmichael Chamber of Commerce event with balloons and logos in the background.
A bustling cafe with people dining, talking, and a server holding drinks, under decorated lighting and visible ductwork.
A man speaks to a seated audience at a Carmichael Chamber of Commerce event with balloons and a backdrop.
People gathered at an indoor event, sitting and standing, with food and decorations in the background.
Four people in a bakery, drinking and chatting, one eating ice cream.
Woman with red hair speaking into a microphone at a Carmichael Chamber of Commerce event.
Two people smiling indoors, one holding a drink, the other holding a plate of food, with a bar and artwork in the background.
A smiling couple sits at a table in a lively restaurant with drinks and other people around.
A group of six people posing together in a restaurant setting, with some wearing name tags.
Five people posing, two wearing sashes with text. Indoors setting with plants and decorations visible in the background.
A group of people seated in a room with a speaker at a podium and a banner, possibly at an event or meeting.
A woman holding a child speaks into a microphone at an event with "Carmichael Chamber of Commerce" signage and balloons in the background.
A woman speaking with a microphone at a Carmichael Chamber of Commerce event backdrop.
A man in a blue suit speaks into a microphone, holding a book. Red, white, and blue balloons are in the background.
A man in a blue suit speaks to an attentive audience seated at tables in a modern, well-lit restaurant or cafe.
Three women smiling and posing together in a festive indoor setting.
A person speaking into a microphone wearing a "Honorary Mayor 2024" sash, standing in front of a Carmichael Chamber of Commerce backdrop.
A group of people seated at Café Madre, clapping, with some standing in the background.
Two men standing in front of a "Carmichael Chamber of Commerce" backdrop with balloons and a steel drum.
Two women sitting and talking at a table in a busy café or market area. People are eating and chatting around them.
Two people smiling at an event with a "Carmichael Chamber of Commerce" backdrop.
Flyer for "2025 Mayor Mingle" at Milagro Centre, featuring four mayoral candidates. Event date: 6.30.25, 5:30 PM.
People dining and socializing at a lively event, with food and drinks on tables.
A group of people seated at a table in a lively indoor setting, with others interacting in the background.
People in a decorated area, one playing a steel drum, others sitting or standing, with a colorful backdrop and plants.
Three people are clapping in front of a food stall sign saying "Order Here" and "Fast Foodie Mexico City Street Food."
Two people posing in front of a Carmichael Chamber of Commerce backdrop.
Three women smiling inside a bakery, with pies in a display case.
A woman smiling at a table, holding a napkin, with a glass of red wine nearby; people in the background.
Two men smiling and posing together indoors, one in a suit and the other in a light shirt.
A man speaking at a Carmichael Chamber of Commerce event, with a microphone and decorations in the background.
Two people smiling at a Carmichael Chamber of Commerce event backdrop.
May contain: people, person, electrical device, microphone, crowd, adult, male, man, balloon, and audience
Storefront with balloons and a sign for a Carmichael Chamber of Commerce event.
A group of six people, three men, and three women, smiling and posing indoors with event decor in the background.
A buffet with tacos, pie, lemons, and sauce, set in a dining area with tables and chairs.
Four people posing together in a decorated indoor space, one holding a drink and another standing near a steel drum.
Two people standing together indoors, smiling at the camera. Others are in the background near tables and chairs.
A variety of appetizers including wraps, pizza, and rolls arranged on serving platters.
A group of people posing in front of a "Carmichael Chamber of Commerce" backdrop with balloons.
A group of six people smiling indoors, surrounded by colorful decorations and plants.
Three people smiling for a selfie at an indoor event with balloons and decorations.
A group of smiling people pose in front of a "Carmichael Chamber of Commerce" banner with red, white, and blue balloons.
Two women smiling, posing together indoors. Background features pictures and a man sitting on a floral couch.
Two people smiling at a cafe table, holding phones, with beverages nearby.
A person speaks to a seated audience at a Carmichael Chamber of Commerce event.
Three women are conversing in a busy cafe or restaurant setting.
A smiling couple stands together in a cozy, decorated indoor setting with lights and floral patterns.
A group of people posing in front of a "Carmichael Chamber of Commerce" backdrop with festive balloons.
Three men smiling, posing together indoors, two in casual shirts, one in a suit.
A person speaking at a Carmichael Chamber of Commerce event, holding a microphone and pamphlet, with balloons in the background.
A group of people posing in front of a "Carmichael Chamber of Commerce" backdrop with red, white, and blue balloons.
A man and woman smiling, standing together indoors under colorful decor, with "RESTROOMS" sign above them.
A woman stands with a microphone wearing a "2023 Carmichael Honorary..." sash, in front of a Carmichael Chamber of Commerce backdrop and balloons.
Three adults and a child posing, one wearing a sash with "Honorary Mayor 2018", inside a shop with pastries on display.
Two men smiling in a market setting with a "Farmer's Market" sign in the background.
A buffet table with wraps, pizzas, stuffed pastries, dipping sauces, and assorted appetizers.
Two men smiling and holding drinks in front of a Carmichael Chamber of Commerce backdrop, with red and blue balloons.
Three people smiling indoors with a banner in the background.
A person in a black suit plays a steel drum at a Chamber of Commerce event with balloons and a branded backdrop.
A woman holding a child, speaking into a microphone, in front of a "Carmichael Chamber of Commerce" backdrop with balloons.
Two men smiling and holding tickets, one wearing a name tag that says "Martin Ross."
A group of people sitting around a table with food and drinks, inside a lively setting with colorful decorations and others in the background.
A person speaking into a microphone at a Carmichael Chamber of Commerce event.
A person holding a microphone and a phone, standing in front of a "Carmichael Chamber of Commerce" backdrop.
A man speaks at a Carmichael Chamber of Commerce event, with a mic and red, white, and blue balloons in the background.
A person speaking into a microphone at a Carmichael Chamber of Commerce event, with a backdrop and red, white, and blue balloons.
A smiling man and woman posing together in a social setting with a festive background.
Three people smiling at an indoor event, with a banner and balloons in the background.
Person speaking at an event with a microphone, standing by a Carmichael Chamber of Commerce backdrop and red, white, and blue balloons.
Four people posing together; one wearing a sash that reads "Carmichael Honorary Mayor 2023".
A person speaking with a microphone, wearing a "Carmichael Honorary Mayor" sash, stands in front of a "Carmichael Chamber of Commerce" banner.
Four people smiling, standing together indoors, two holding flyers, near a steel drum.
Two men smiling in a cafe setting, with people and decor in the background.
Three men smiling indoors, one holding a plate of food.
Four women smiling, one wearing a "Carmichael" sash for 2023, standing indoors with colorful, festive decor in the background.
Man speaking into a microphone at an event with balloons; backdrop reads "Carmichael Chamber of Commerce."
A person speaking into a microphone at a Carmichael Chamber of Commerce event.
Three people smiling in a decorated room with plants and star ornaments.
A person with a "Honorary Mayor 2024" sash speaking into a microphone at a Carmichael Chamber of Commerce event.
Four people smiling for a group photo indoors, one in a suit, others in casual attire.
A speaker engages an audience in a modern, well-lit venue with tables and decorations.
A group of six people posing together, smiling in an indoor setting with others in the background.
Three men posing together at a Carmichael Chamber of Commerce event, with balloons and a branded backdrop.
Two people smiling at a restaurant with a sign that says "ORDER HERE" and "FAST FOODIE MEXICO CITY STYLE."
Four people posing together at an event with "Carmichael Chamber of Commerce" backdrop and red, white, and blue balloons.
Two people converse at a Carmichael Chamber of Commerce event, with a branded backdrop and a festive atmosphere.
A person with a microphone speaks at an event with a "Carmichael Chamber of Commerce" backdrop and red, white, and blue balloons.
A smiling woman and a man with a drink talk in a restaurant with "Mexico City Street Food" signage in the background.
Sign for "Carmichael Chamber of Commerce Event Here" with red, white, and blue balloons outside a gelato shop.
A woman speaking into a microphone at a Carmichael Chamber of Commerce event with red, white, and blue decorations.
A woman speaks into a microphone wearing a sash. There are balloons and a "Carmichael Chamber of Commerce" backdrop.
Two men smiling, standing in a casual, indoor gathering with people seated at tables.
People enjoying a buffet with various dishes in a casual indoor setting.
Two people at a Carmichael Chamber of Commerce event with balloons and logos in the background.
A bustling cafe with people dining, talking, and a server holding drinks, under decorated lighting and visible ductwork.
A man speaks to a seated audience at a Carmichael Chamber of Commerce event with balloons and a backdrop.
People gathered at an indoor event, sitting and standing, with food and decorations in the background.
Four people in a bakery, drinking and chatting, one eating ice cream.
Woman with red hair speaking into a microphone at a Carmichael Chamber of Commerce event.
Two people smiling indoors, one holding a drink, the other holding a plate of food, with a bar and artwork in the background.
A smiling couple sits at a table in a lively restaurant with drinks and other people around.
A group of six people posing together in a restaurant setting, with some wearing name tags.
Five people posing, two wearing sashes with text. Indoors setting with plants and decorations visible in the background.
A group of people seated in a room with a speaker at a podium and a banner, possibly at an event or meeting.
A woman holding a child speaks into a microphone at an event with "Carmichael Chamber of Commerce" signage and balloons in the background.
A woman speaking with a microphone at a Carmichael Chamber of Commerce event backdrop.
A man in a blue suit speaks into a microphone, holding a book. Red, white, and blue balloons are in the background.
A man in a blue suit speaks to an attentive audience seated at tables in a modern, well-lit restaurant or cafe.
Three women smiling and posing together in a festive indoor setting.
A person speaking into a microphone wearing a "Honorary Mayor 2024" sash, standing in front of a Carmichael Chamber of Commerce backdrop.
A group of people seated at Café Madre, clapping, with some standing in the background.
Two men standing in front of a "Carmichael Chamber of Commerce" backdrop with balloons and a steel drum.
Two women sitting and talking at a table in a busy café or market area. People are eating and chatting around them.
Two people smiling at an event with a "Carmichael Chamber of Commerce" backdrop.
Flyer for "2025 Mayor Mingle" at Milagro Centre, featuring four mayoral candidates. Event date: 6.30.25, 5:30 PM.
People dining and socializing at a lively event, with food and drinks on tables.
A group of people seated at a table in a lively indoor setting, with others interacting in the background.
People in a decorated area, one playing a steel drum, others sitting or standing, with a colorful backdrop and plants.
Three people are clapping in front of a food stall sign saying "Order Here" and "Fast Foodie Mexico City Street Food."
Two people posing in front of a Carmichael Chamber of Commerce backdrop.
Three women smiling inside a bakery, with pies in a display case.
A woman smiling at a table, holding a napkin, with a glass of red wine nearby; people in the background.
Two men smiling and posing together indoors, one in a suit and the other in a light shirt.
A man speaking at a Carmichael Chamber of Commerce event, with a microphone and decorations in the background.
Two people smiling at a Carmichael Chamber of Commerce event backdrop.
May contain: people, person, electrical device, microphone, crowd, adult, male, man, balloon, and audience
Storefront with balloons and a sign for a Carmichael Chamber of Commerce event.
A group of six people, three men, and three women, smiling and posing indoors with event decor in the background.
A buffet with tacos, pie, lemons, and sauce, set in a dining area with tables and chairs.
Four people posing together in a decorated indoor space, one holding a drink and another standing near a steel drum.
Two people standing together indoors, smiling at the camera. Others are in the background near tables and chairs.
A variety of appetizers including wraps, pizza, and rolls arranged on serving platters.
A group of people posing in front of a "Carmichael Chamber of Commerce" backdrop with balloons.
A group of six people smiling indoors, surrounded by colorful decorations and plants.
Three people smiling for a selfie at an indoor event with balloons and decorations.
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