Brian Wheeler
Brian WheelerI am a 26.5 year veteran of the U.S. Coast Guard. My family and I moved to Cloverdale in 2017 and have been impressed with the small town feel. As a candidate for City Council, I would like to preserve that small town feel by ensuring our Law enforcement has community support, we conserve water as a community, and we use the revenue streams and tax dollars in the most efficient manner. Also, I believe Cloverdale would benefit from some enhancements to the downtown area. I would love to see Cloverdale become a sought after destination/town for business growth and tourism growth. As a City Council member, I would like to work closely with the community and City leadership to accomplish these goals. I believe a “boots on the ground” approach is the way to accomplish this.
Gus Wolter
Gus WolterServing you as a City Council Member over the past 20 years has been an honor. I’ve had the privilege to help guide our City through a period of rebuilding and difficult times. I’ve worked hard to ensure we move Cloverdale in the right direction.
I have a proven track record of leadership, integrity and vision. Council must control growth to reflect the vision of our community, not to become a high priced over populated City in the heart of the Wine Country. We need smart growth while preserving and enhancing the natural beauty of Cloverdale, and maintaining its affordability.
In 2007, I was awarded the Sonoma County Spirit Award and the Entrepreneurial Spirit Award from Governor Schwarzenegger, recognizing my work with SAFE-BIDCO, California’s State Loan Guarantee Program. As a Vietnam veteran and concerned citizen, I would like to once again serve you as a member of our City Council.
Marjorie Morgenstern
Marjorie MorgensternMy name is Marjorie Morgenstern, and I ask for your vote. I am running to serve our community. I was born and raised in the Bay Area. If elected, I will make myself available to serve the individuals, families, businesses and congregations of Cloverdale.
As a Councilmember, I will support the economy of our City. It is vital for businesses to thrive and for our City to have ample funding for the police, fire department, emergency services, and schools. I believe continuing to create more housing is vital. We must address our unsheltered population and make some changes so that we can move forward safely and humanely especially during fire season. I would like to create Urgent Care in Cloverdale ASAP. City government should be transparent. Mutual trust between the police and the public is important along with respectful communication from our officers. Creating a greener City is important.
“Walker” J Thomas Rugino
In an administrative career in Atlanta, Los Angeles, New York and San Francisco at various corporations in both temporary and full-time positions, I have demonstrated flexibility, intelligence and adaptability in a variety of environments.
A lifelong learner and avid reader with an artistic bent, I yearned to become a member of the acting community before settling down to support myself as I continued my studies in mind and consciousness that began with achieving my Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology at Syracuse University.
I have been involved in community affairs and political activism since college, working on various community events and campaigns on issues of the day. I am taking this chance to give back to the community and the state that has provided so many opportunities and contributed so much to my life here.
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