Public Comment

Welcome to Episode 38 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 Mark Dommen, Executive Chef at Hestan Napa restaurant. We talk about his career working in several highly-acclaimed restaurants around the world, including helping launch Julia's Kitchen at Copia in Napa. He earned Michelin-star honors while elevating One Market Restaurant into one of the most iconic restaurants in San Francisco. #napavalley #publiccommentpodcast #winecountry #communityconversations #napa #hestannapa

Welcome to Episode 38 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 Mark Dommen, Executive Chef at Hestan Napa restaurant. We talk about his career working in several highly-acclaimed restaurants around the world, including helping launch Julia's Kitchen at Copia in Napa. He earned Michelin-star honors while elevating One Market Restaurant into one of the most iconic restaurants in San Francisco. #napavalley #publiccommentpodcast #winecountry #communityconversations #napa #hestannapa

Welcome to Episode 37 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 Kelly Carter, founder of Napa Valley Noir concierge services, an acclaimed author and a communications consultant. We discuss her unique life journey and how she curates memorable experiences for guests in the North Bay wine country. #napavalley #publiccommentpodcast #winecountry #communityconversations #napa #napavalleynoir

Welcome to Episode 37 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 Kelly Carter, founder of Napa Valley Noir concierge services, an acclaimed author and a communications consultant. We discuss her unique life journey and how she curates memorable experiences for guests in the North Bay wine country. #napavalley #publiccommentpodcast #winecountry #communityconversations #napa #napavalleynoir

Welcome to Episode 36 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 Sonia Tolbert, Chief Development Officer for Communicare+OLE and Owner of Playbook Strategies Group. We talk about Sonia's development career and her thoughts about non-profits and philanthropy in Napa Valley. #napavalley #publiccommentpodcast #winecountry #communityconversations #napa #philanthropy #playbookstrategiesgroup

Welcome to Episode 36 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 Sonia Tolbert, Chief Development Officer for Communicare+OLE and Owner of Playbook Strategies Group. We talk about Sonia's development career and her thoughts about non-profits and philanthropy in Napa Valley. #napavalley #publiccommentpodcast #winecountry #communityconversations #napa #philanthropy #playbookstrategiesgroup

Welcome to Episode 35 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 new speed round topics. Calling it "5 for 5", we discuss five topics for no more than five minutes each: City of Napa street repaving, local officials and statewide engagement, the life of a grower/vintner, county development impact fees, and special interest group opposition to projects. #NapaValley #publiccommentpodcast #winecountry #CommunityConversations #napa

Welcome to Episode 35 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 new speed round topics. Calling it "5 for 5", we discuss five topics for no more than five minutes each: City of Napa street repaving, local officials and statewide engagement, the life of a grower/vintner, county development impact fees, and special interest group opposition to projects. #NapaValley #publiccommentpodcast #winecountry #CommunityConversations #napa

Welcome to Episode 34 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 Alonso Corona, Chief Executive Officer of the Napa Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and entrepreneur. We talk about Alonso's leadership and vision for the Hispanic Chamber, as well as his nearly two decades as owner/operator of Greene's Cleaners in Napa. #NapaValley #publiccommentpodcast #winecountry #CommunityConversations #napa #greenescleaners 

Welcome to Episode 34 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 Alonso Corona, Chief Executive Officer of the Napa Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and entrepreneur. We talk about Alonso's leadership and vision for the Hispanic Chamber, as well as his nearly two decades as owner/operator of Greene's Cleaners in Napa. #NapaValley #publiccommentpodcast #winecountry #CommunityConversations #napa #greenescleaners