Have you ever considered running for local elected office? Now is the time to start thinking about it, preparing for it, and finding good qualified candidates to run for Cloverdale City Council (three seats up 2026), Cloverdale Unified School District (two seats up 2026), and the Northern Sonoma County Fire Protection District.

Start preparing now by watching this informative video recorded by the Sonoma County League of Women Voters on how to get started.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Y0jWbzAmyE

This video presents a realistic perspective about the process, challenges and rewards of running for local elected office. You will hear elected officials’ experiences and their individual paths to office. Featuring: Ernesto Olivares - former Santa Rosa Police Lieutenant, Violence Prevention Manager, Former Santa Rosa Council Member and Mayor Gina Cuclis – Sonoma County Board of Education, Trustee & Chair Joanna Paun - Petaluma School Board member Mark Stapp - Santa Rosa City Council member and current Mayor, District 2 Rebecca Hermosillo – Sonoma County Supervisor, District 1 & Vice Chair