Public Comment

Welcome to Episode 43 of our "Public Comment" podcast. As former elected officials in Napa Valley, we talk about politics, people and whatever else is on our minds.
Our first guest of Season 3 is Chef Ken Frank, owner of La Toque Restaurant at the Westin Verasa Napa. We talk about how he turned his passion for food and cooking at a young age into a highly-acclaimed culinary career. We also talk about making the most of opportunities, the challenges of hospitality and tourism, and the need for a family culture in the kitchen. #latoquerestaurant #westinverasanapa #napavalley #publiccommentpodcast #winecountry #communityconversations #napa 

Welcome to Episode 43 of our "Public Comment" podcast. As former elected officials in Napa Valley, we talk about politics, people and whatever else is on our minds.
Our first guest of Season 3 is Chef Ken Frank, owner of La Toque Restaurant at the Westin Verasa Napa. We talk about how he turned his passion for food and cooking at a young age into a highly-acclaimed culinary career. We also talk about making the most of opportunities, the challenges of hospitality and tourism, and the need for a family culture in the kitchen. #latoquerestaurant #westinverasanapa #napavalley #publiccommentpodcast #winecountry #communityconversations #napa 

We're back! After taking a brief hiatus, our Season 3 Preview episode is here. Get ready to hear more candid conversations about local issues and be introduced to some of Napa Valley's most engaging people. We'll continue to talk about politics, people and whatever else is on our minds.
Find "Public Comment" on our regular platforms: YouTube, Spotify, Apple Music and Facebook.
Email us at publiccommentnapa@gmail.com to share your comments about this podcast. #napavalley #publiccommentpodcast #winecountry #communityconversations #napa 

We're back! After taking a brief hiatus, our Season 3 Preview episode is here. Get ready to hear more candid conversations about local issues and be introduced to some of Napa Valley's most engaging people. We'll continue to talk about politics, people and whatever else is on our minds.
Find "Public Comment" on our regular platforms: YouTube, Spotify, Apple Music and Facebook.
Email us at publiccommentnapa@gmail.com to share your comments about this podcast. #napavalley #publiccommentpodcast #winecountry #communityconversations #napa 

Welcome to Episode 41 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 wrap up Season 2 with a look back at some of the topics and guests we had in our second season. We also talk about what's next on the agenda for Season 3, which will kick off in January. Email us at publiccommentnapa@gmail.com to share your comments about what you'd like to see and hear next season. Cheers and Happy Holidays! #napavalley #publiccommentpodcast #winecountry #communityconversations #napa 

Welcome to Episode 41 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 wrap up Season 2 with a look back at some of the topics and guests we had in our second season. We also talk about what's next on the agenda for Season 3, which will kick off in January. Email us at publiccommentnapa@gmail.com to share your comments about what you'd like to see and hear next season. Cheers!

Welcome to Episode 40 of our "Public Comment" podcast. As former elected officials in Napa Valley, we talk about politics, people and whatever else is on our minds.
Our guest is Dr. Amy Herold, M.D., who has many titles. Among them are Chief Medical Officer and Chief Administrative Officer for Providence Queen of the Valley Medical Center, and OB/GYN. We talk about the state of public health care, the challenges of providing medical services during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the unique joy of assisting during childbirths. #napavalley #publiccommentpodcast #winecountry #communityconversations #napa #queenofthevalley

Welcome to Episode 40 of our "Public Comment" podcast. As former elected officials in Napa Valley, we talk about politics, people and whatever else is on our minds.
Our guest is Dr. Amy Herold, M.D., who has many titles. Among them are Chief Medical Officer and Chief Administrative Officer for Providence Queen of the Valley Medical Center, and OB/GYN. We talk about the state of public health care, the challenges of providing medical services during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the unique joy of assisting during childbirths. #napavalley #publiccommentpodcast #winecountry #communityconversations #napa #queenofthevalley

Welcome to Episode 39 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, the "5 for 5" format is back! We discuss five topics for no more than five minutes each: Napa Valley's 2025 wine harvest, "pop up" vineyard tastings, Napa Valley Standard and other special events, the cultural makeup of local construction workforce, and the relationship between housing and economic development. #NapaValley #publiccommentpodcast #winecountry #CommunityConversations #napa

Welcome to Episode 39 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, the "5 for 5" format is back! We discuss five topics for no more than five minutes each: Napa Valley's 2025 wine harvest, "pop up" vineyard tastings, Napa Valley Standard and other special events, the cultural makeup of local construction workforce, and the relationship between housing and economic development. #NapaValley #publiccommentpodcast #winecountry #CommunityConversations #napa