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Topics getting the most attention in Petaluma public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.

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Mayoral Election

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.

10 mentions (10 this month)Last discussed Oct 20, 2026

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Election Results

Petaluma just wrapped up its local elections, crowning a new mayor and city council members. These fresh faces will be calling the shots on local policy and city direction for the next few years.

1 mentionLast discussed Nov 8, 2022