Public Comment

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

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