Public Comment podcast

09/15/2025

In Episode 28 of our "Public Comment" podcast, we welcome Kate Miller, recently retired Executive Director of Napa Valley Transportation Authority. We talk about the significant traffic congestion management projects completed under Kate's leadership and working with elected officials from all the jurisdictions in Napa County.

Welcome to Episode 28 of our "Public Comment" podcast. As former elected officials in Napa Valley, we talk about politics, people and whatever else is on our...

09/09/2025

For episode 27, we welcome retired Napa County Sheriff John Robertson to talk about our shared experiences with emergency response during disasters in Napa Valley.

Welcome to Episode 27 of our "Public Comment" podcast. As former elected officials in Napa Valley, we talk about politics, people and whatever else is on our...

09/03/2025

For episode 26, we continue our new segment - "Disclosures" - to talk about recent happenings in Napa Valley.
Our guest is Karl Frisinger, Board President and Executive Director of Napa Youth Soccer League, also known as Napa United Soccer. We discuss the importance of outdoor recreation for young people and the lack of quality youth sports facilities in Napa Valley.

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...

08/24/2025

With Episode 25, we debut a new segment - "Disclosures" - to talk about recent happenings in Napa Valley.
This episode, we welcome Andy McDowell, Executive Director of Procore Championship, which is Sept 11-14 at Silverado Resort. We get an in depth look at what it takes to host a premiere PGA golf tournament and the many benefits it brings to the Napa Valley.

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...

08/24/2025

For episode 24, we welcome Christopher Thompson, Board Chair of Napafirewise. We discuss how the partnership between Napa Firewise and the County of Napa has advanced wildfire protection, mitigation and public education in order to reduce fire risk throughout the region.

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...

08/10/2025

For Episode 23 (with our first guest in Season 2!), 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...

08/04/2025

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 [email protected] 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...

07/28/2025

Season 2 is set to launch Monday, August 4.
Here's a recap of the topics we covered in Season 1:
Episode 01: Life as Elected Officials
Episode 02: NIMBYism (“Not In My Backyard”)
Episode 03: Non-Profits in Napa Valley
Episode 04: Vision for Napa County
Episode 05: State of Napa Valley’s Wine Industry
Episode 06: Government Waste
Episode 07: Special Interest Groups
Episode 08: News and Social Media
Episode 09: Immigration
Episode 10: Housing
Episode 11: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Episode 12: Public Education
Episode 13: Generational Business
Episode 14: Wine Industry Regulations
Episode 15: Guest Chris Canning, former Mayor of Calistoga
Episode 16: Guest Peter Rumble, Napa County Farm Bureau
Episode 17: Guest Jason Johnson, Tech Entrepreneur
Episode 18: Guest Michelle Benvenuto, Winegrowers of Napa County
Episode 19: Guest Linsey Gallagher, Visit Napa Valley
Episode 20: Guest Barry Martin, Radio Personality
Episode 21: Season 1 Recap

07/23/2025

Thanks to all of our subscribers and viewers of "Public Comment"!
After a summer break, we're back in production. With fresh topics and new guests, we're launching Season 2 starting on Monday, August 4.
Email us at [email protected] to share ideas for future topics or to let us know your thoughts about our podcast.
Cheers!

06/24/2025

Please share your thoughts about our Public Comment podcast by emailing us at [email protected].
Suggested topics? Guests? We look forward to hearing from you.
Season 2 will launch in July. Cheers!!

06/17/2025

In Episode 21, 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 [email protected] to share your comments about what you'd like to see and hear next season. Cheers!