Summary
Petaluma's upcoming mayoral race is heating up as incumbent Kevin McDonnell faces off against challengers John Hanania and Shelina Moreda. The candidates are clashing over the big stuff that affects daily life here: how fast the city should grow, the state of our local budget, and what government transparency actually looks like.
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Impact analysis
The outcome of this election will directly shape how your tax dollars are spent and how aggressively the city pursues new development.
Voters who want a direct say in how Petaluma's housing, growth, and spending are handled over the next few years.
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Late money pours into Petaluma city races, stoking more controversy in tight mayoral contest
Late money pours into Petaluma city races, stoking more controversy in tight mayoral contest The Press Democrat
Late money pours into Petaluma city races, stoking more controversy in mayoral contest
The big money raising eyebrows has come from a group tied to mobile home giant Harmony; a windfall in support of Kevin McDonnell from developer Cindy Gallaher; and a committee going all in for Shelina Moreda.
Meet Petaluma City Council Candidate Janice Cader Thompson
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Meet Petaluma City Council Candidate John Shribbs
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Labor groups, unions and PACs: The top donors funding high-stakes race for Sonoma County's 2nd District supervisor seat
Voters in southern Sonoma County will elect a new representative for the first time in 16 years, though the race between Joanna Paun and Sylvia Lemus generated lower fundraising than in past years.
Meet The Petaluma Mayoral Candidate John Hanania
Skip to main contentRohnert Park-Cotati, CASonoma Valley, CANovato, CASan Anselmo-Fairfax, CASan Rafael, CALarkspur-Corte Madera, CAMill Valley, CANapa Valley, CAPinole-Hercules, CABenicia, CACaliforniaTop Nati...
Petaluma mayoral candidates differ on policy, ‘transparency’
Of the four Petaluma City Council seats up for grabs this November, the mayoral race is by far the most hotly contested and emotionally charged, serving as a lightning rod for residents concerned about the city...
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