My colleague, Councilmember Evelyn Mitchell, lives in the same district where I live (and where I am running) but at the time of this writing, she is undecided about whether she will run again for a third 4-year term. No one else has declared at this early date.

But I am eager to get started! Learn more about district elections, below.

I believe there is an obligation to earn every vote, regardless of the competition. So I anticipate my expenses and time will in many ways mirror those spent in during my 2022 campaign, even though I am running in a geographically smaller district election.

Of course, the duties of the office are unchanged. I will continue to work for ALL of Healdsburg, and each and every resident.

This time, I am involving some young people in my campaign and eI am excited to teach the political process to these promising future leaders (one is my son, Arlo!). The world is desperate for the energy and vision of young citizens, and I am excited to do my part in helping them along.

Pitching in

Needless to say, in order to run an impactful campaign, we will need to be funded, and as before, the funding will come in amounts both small and large from neighbors, and friends of Healdsburg, just like you. I will send an email (okay, maybe more than one!) asking for donations in the near future. Your help will be humbly and gratefully received, and I will do my best to make every penny count by running a lean and thoughtful campaign, as I did in 2022.

In addition, I will need help visiting neighbors, staffing informational events, and showing support on election day. Please let me know if you can make a little time to volunteer.

The Campaign -as of this writing.

Healdsburg didn't come to having district elections voluntarily, but now here we are -and we are making the best of it!

This will be Healdsburg's first district election, with voting for City Council members happening in both District 4 (where I live) and in District 2, on November 3 2026.

District 4 is roughly east of Healdsburg Avenue, between Powell Ave. and Terrace Ave.

District 2 is between Powell and Piper.

The other 3 districts will hold elections in 2028.

To find out which district you live in, follow this link.

About the 4th District

Not only have I lived most my life in Healdsburg, I have also lived most of it in a neighborhood that exists in the 4th district!

Our district is defined by proximity to the Hospital, to Healdsburg High School, and to Fitch Mountain School. Fittingly, it's a great place for families. To the east are the hills adjacent to Fitch Mountain, and to the west is Healdsburg Avenue's lengthy straightaway section. It is home to the robust neighborhoods surrounding March Ave. (now patiently enduring a major and welcome road overhaul!), numerous churches, and the Villas neighborhood off of University.

It's a lovely place to live and I enjoy many friendships with the folks who live nearby.

Healdsburg's First District Election!