Leah Gold

For many years Healdsburg has been run by a group of good old boys connected to real estate. From time to time a candidate not directly dependent on construction manages to get elected to the city council. Once elected he is likely to become at least partly absorbed by the good old boy network, which is quick to befriend newcomers and arrange endorsements by the Press Democrat and related corporate interests.

Leah Gold is the exception. She is not a good old boy or even a boy. Gold was a thoughtful mayor and is a major reason Healdsburg is surrounded today by a greenbelt. If you haven't already voted, I hope you vote for her on Tuesday. 

(she won)