Public Comment

Welcome to Episode 26 of our "Public Comment" podcast. As former elected officials in Napa Valley, we talk about politics, people and whatever else is on our minds. We continue with a new segment - "Disclosures" - to talk about recent happenings in Napa Valley. This episode, our guest is Karl Frisinger, Board President and Executive Director of Napa Youth Soccer League, also known as Napa United....

Welcome to Episode 26 of our "Public Comment" podcast. As former elected officials in Napa Valley, we talk about politics, people and whatever else is on our minds. We continue with a new segment - "Disclosures" - to talk about recent happenings in Napa Valley. This episode, our guest is Karl Frisinger, Board President and Executive Director of Napa Youth Soccer League, also known as Napa United....

Welcome to Episode 25 of our "Public Comment" podcast. As former elected officials in Napa Valley, we talk about politics, people and whatever else is on our minds. We also debut a new segment - "Disclosures" - to talk about recent happenings in Napa Valley. This episode, we welcome Andy McDowell, Executive Director of the Procore Championship, which is Sept 11-14 at Silverado Resort. We get an in...

Welcome to Episode 25 of our "Public Comment" podcast. As former elected officials in Napa Valley, we talk about politics, people and whatever else is on our minds. We also debut a new segment - "Disclosures" - to talk about recent happenings in Napa Valley. This episode, we welcome Andy McDowell, Executive Director of the Procore Championship, which is Sept 11-14 at Silverado Resort. We get an in...

Welcome to Episode 24 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 welcome Christopher Thompson, Board Chair of Napa Communities Firewise Foundation. We discuss how the partnership between Napa Firewise and the County of Napa has advanced wildfire protection, mitigation and public edu...

Welcome to Episode 24 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 welcome Christopher Thompson, Board Chair of Napa Communities Firewise Foundation. We discuss how the partnership between Napa Firewise and the County of Napa has advanced wildfire protection, mitigation and public edu...

Welcome to Episode 23 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 welcome Rick Kaufman, owner of Harvest Inn in St. Helena. We talk about hospitality in Napa Valley and the impacts of events such as wildfires, the pandemic and changes in destination travel.

Welcome to Episode 23 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 welcome Rick Kaufman, owner of Harvest Inn in St. Helena. We talk about hospitality in Napa Valley and the impacts of events such as wildfires, the pandemic and changes in destination travel.

Welcome to Episode 22 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 kick off Season 2 with a preview of some of the topics and guests we have coming up. Email us at publiccommentnapa@gmail.com to share your comments about what you'd like to see and hear this season. Cheers!

Welcome to Episode 22 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 kick off Season 2 with a preview of some of the topics and guests we have coming up. Email us at publiccommentnapa@gmail.com to share your comments about what you'd like to see and hear this season. Cheers!

Welcome to Episode 21 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 1 with a look back at some of the topics and guests we had since our January 16 debut. We also talk about what's next on our agenda for Season 2, which will launch in early July. Email us at publiccommen...

Welcome to Episode 21 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 1 with a look back at some of the topics and guests we had since our January 16 debut. We also talk about what's next on our agenda for Season 2, which will launch in July. Email us at publiccommentnapa@...

Welcome to Episode 20 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 in-studio guest is Barry Martin, radio host/producer and community theater director/actor. We talk about today's political landscape, the role of traditional and social media in disseminating news, as well as how Barr...

Welcome to Episode 20 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 in-studio guest is Barry Martin, radio host/producer and community theater director/actor. We talk about today's political landscape, the role of traditional and social media in disseminating news, as well as how Barr...

Welcome to Episode 19 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 in-studio guest is Linsey Gallagher, President and CEO for Visit Napa Valley. We discuss how Linsey manages Napa Valley's effort to remain a leading global travel destination and the significant benefits to the Napa V...

Welcome to Episode 19 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 in-studio guest is Linsey Gallagher, President and CEO for Visit Napa Valley. We discuss how Linsey manages Napa Valley's effort to remain a leading global travel destination and the significant benefits to the Napa V...

Welcome to Episode 18 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 in-studio guest is Michelle Benvenuto, Executive Director for Winegrowers of Napa County. We chat about Michelle's advocacy on behalf of her members and her thoughts about agriculture and the wine business in Napa Val...

Welcome to Episode 18 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 in-studio guest is Michelle Benvenuto, Executive Director for Winegrowers of Napa County. We chat about Michelle's advocacy on behalf of her members and her thoughts about agriculture and the wine business in Napa Val...

Welcome to Episode 17 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 in-studio guest is tech entrepreneur Jason Johnson, who launched several successful start-up companies while living in San Francisco. Moving to Napa allowed Jason and his family to return to a lifestyle that reminds h...

Welcome to Episode 17 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 in-studio guest is tech entrepreneur Jason Johnson, who launched several successful start-up companies while living in San Francisco. Moving to Napa allowed Jason and his family to return to a lifestyle that reminds h...

Welcome to Episode 16 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 in-studio guest is Peter Rumble, CEO of the Napa County Farm Bureau. Peter talks about his vision for the Farm Bureau and the role he and the organization play advocating for agriculture and farming in Napa Valley.

Welcome to Episode 16 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 in-studio guest is Peter Rumble, CEO of the Napa County Farm Bureau. Peter talks about his vision for the Farm Bureau and the role he and the organization play advocating for agriculture and farming in Napa Valley.

Welcome to Episode 15 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 welcome our first in-studio guest, former City of Calistoga Mayor Chris Canning, and discuss what brought Chris to Napa Valley, his motivation to pursue elected service, and his thoughts about Napa Valley today.

Welcome to Episode 15 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 welcome our first in-studio guest, former City of Calistoga Mayor Chris Canning, and discuss what brought Chris to Napa Valley, his motivation to pursue elected service, and his thoughts about Napa Valley today.

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.