Public Comment

Welcome to Episode 47 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 Eric Jones, who is a Democratic candidate for Congress in District 4. We talk about his personal journey, what has motivated him to run for public office, and his impressions about politics and public discourse today. #napavalley #publiccommentpodcast #winecountry #communityconversations #napa #ericjonesforcongress 

Welcome to a short bonus episode of our "Public Comment" podcast.

In this format, we talk briefly about some of the latest local happenings in Napa Valley in February and early March. #NapaValley #publiccommentpodcast #winecountry #CommunityConversations #napa

Welcome to Episode 46 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, back by popular demand is our "5 for 5" speed topics format! We discuss five topics for less than five minutes each: Napa Valley redevelopment opportunities, new county government fees, new vineyard tastings state law, the county general plan update, and Napa's economic vitality. #NapaValley #publiccommentpodcast #winecountry #CommunityConversations #napa

Welcome to Episode 46 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, back by popular demand is our "5 for 5" speed topics format! We discuss five topics for less than five minutes each: Napa Valley redevelopment opportunities, new county government fees, new vineyard tastings state law, the county general plan update, and Napa's economic vitality. #NapaValley #publiccommentpodcast #winecountry #CommunityConversations #napa

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