Public Comment

Welcome to Episode 45 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 longtime Yountville business owner Scott Lewis, founder of V Wine Cellar and partner in Pancha's saloon. We discuss Scott's career in hospitality and wine, the resurrection of Napa Valley's most iconic watering hole, and his perspective on wine, tourism and life in Napa Valley. #napavalley #publiccommentpodcast #winecountry #communityconversations #napa #VWineCellar #Panchas

Welcome to Episode 45 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 longtime Yountville business owner Scott Lewis, founder of V Wine Cellar and partner in Pancha's saloon. We discuss Scott's career in hospitality and wine, the resurrection of Napa Valley's most iconic watering hole, and his perspective on wine, tourism and life in Napa Valley. #napavalley #publiccommentpodcast #winecountry #communityconversations #napa #VWineCellar #Panchas

Welcome to Episode 44 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 Bill Dodd, Napa native and former elected official recently retired after 25 years of public service. We talk with Bill about his 14 years on the Napa County Board of Supervisors, a combined 10 years in the California State Assembly and Senate, and his thoughts about government leadership today. #napavalley #publiccommentpodcast #winecountry #communityconversations #napa #DoddandChaabanStrategiesLLC

Welcome to Episode 44 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 Bill Dodd, Napa native and former elected official recently retired after 25 years of public service. We talk with Bill about his 14 years on the Napa County Board of Supervisors, a combined 10 years in the California State Assembly and Senate, and his thoughts about government leadership today. #napavalley #publiccommentpodcast #winecountry #communityconversations #napa #DoddandChaabanStrategiesLLC

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!