Nicole Garcia Hinchliffe
As a child of small business owners, I know the importance of community relations and I have seen, firsthand, the struggles that small businesses balance. Small businesses are the engine to community economics. As a United States Air Force Veteran from the 349th Civil Engineering squadron, I was involved with infrastructure support, responding, and preparing for all deployments and natural disasters. As I transitioned from Active Duty, I moved to Sonoma county and enrolled at SRJC’s Agriculture Business program and worked in hospitality where I developed the knowledge of our county’s agriculture needs as well as understanding how to successfully manage accounts and budgets. As we’ve become so very welcomed by the community, I decided to get more involved by volunteering with our Community Garden, Sonoma Family Meal, Senior Center, Kiwanis, and occasionally, Rotary. I couldn’t help but think that Cloverdale deserves a leader like myself; passionate, approachable, honest, and holds integrity. As a Councilmember, I plan to implement my skills earned from military service, education, and heart for our city’s success, communication and community activities. It would be an honor to have your vote in November.
