Public Comment

Welcome to Episode 14 of our "Public Comment" podcast. As former elected officials in Napa Valley, we talk about politics, people and whatever else is on our minds.
This episode, we talk about the impacts of restrictive county regulations on the wine, hospitality and related industries in Napa Valley.

Welcome to Episode 14 of our "Public Comment" podcast. As former elected officials in Napa Valley, we talk about politics, people and whatever else is on our minds.
This episode, we talk about the impacts of restrictive county regulations on the wine, hospitality and related industries in Napa Valley.

Welcome to Episode 13 of our "Public Comment" podcast. As former elected officials in Napa Valley, we talk about politics, people and whatever else is on our minds.
This episode, we discuss the pros and cons of family and corporate business ownership. Locally-owned businesses can provide a more community-oriented experience than some that have transitioned to corporate ownership, but operating costs, government regulations and changing economic trends make it difficult to succeed in Napa Valley.

Welcome to Episode 13 of our "Public Comment" podcast. As former elected officials in Napa Valley, we talk about politics, people and whatever else is on our minds.
This episode, we discuss the pros and cons of family and corporate business ownership. Locally-owned businesses can provide a more community-oriented experience than some that have transitioned to corporate ownership, but operating costs, government regulations and changing economic trends make it difficult to succeed in Napa Valley.

Welcome to Episode 12 of our "Public Comment" podcast. As former elected officials in Napa Valley, we talk about politics, people and whatever else is on our minds.
This episode, our focus is on public education. We discuss the funding challenges, declining enrollment, and school closures. We also talk about how some families are turning to private and charter schools as a preferred alternative.

Welcome to Episode 12 of our "Public Comment" podcast. As former elected officials in Napa Valley, we talk about politics, people and whatever else is on our minds.
This episode, our focus is on public education. We discuss the funding challenges, declining enrollment, and school closures. We also talk about how some families are turning to private and charter schools as a preferred alternative.

Welcome to Episode 11 of our "Public Comment" podcast. As former elected officials in Napa Valley, we talk about politics, people and whatever else is on our minds.
This episode is about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, also known as DEI. We acknowledge each of us has unique life experiences and opportunities available to us. How have DEI efforts impacted our community in a positive way, and what challenges have emerged as some people have become uncomfortable with DEI initiatives they feel have gone too far?

Welcome to Episode 11 of our "Public Comment" podcast. As former elected officials in Napa Valley, we talk about politics, people and whatever else is on our minds.
This episode is about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, also known as DEI. We acknowledge each of us has unique life experiences and opportunities available to us. How have DEI efforts impacted our community in a positive way, and what challenges have emerged as some people have become uncomfortable with DEI initiatives they feel have gone too far?

Welcome to Episode 10 of our "Public Comment" podcast. As former elected officials in Napa Valley, we talk about politics, people and whatever else is on our minds.
This episode, we talk about housing. Why is it so expensive to build housing? What are the challenges and incentives for developers? Is the right mix of housing being built? How do we respond to trends and new generations of renters and buyers?

Welcome to Episode 10 of our "Public Comment" podcast. As former elected officials in Napa Valley, we talk about politics, people and whatever else is on our minds.
This episode, we talk about housing. Why is it so expensive to build housing? What are the challenges and incentives for developers? Is the right mix of housing being built? How do we respond to trends and new generations of renters and buyers?