The Gold Ridge Fire Protection District covers much of west Sonoma County. Its board has one of the most crowded races on the county's Nov. 3 ballot: nine candidates for four seats.
The candidates
These are the ballot designations from the Sonoma County Registrar of Voters:
- David Warburg, district director
- Domenico Carinalli Jr., district director
- Steve E. Petrucci, district director
- Robert Gloeckner, district director
- Doug Jones, firefighter
- Tara Daniels, firefighter
- Christina Gibbs, firefighter and parent
- Shannon J. Shaffer-Killey, deputy fire marshal
- Kathleen Molloy Gilbraith, EMT, lifeguard and parent
What their statements say
In his ballot statement, Warburg wrote that he served on committees during the consolidation that folded twelve West County volunteer fire departments into today's Gold Ridge district. Petrucci wrote that he helped consolidate the Twin Hills and Freestone departments. Carinalli, who lists his occupation as farmer in his statement, wrote that he was a volunteer firefighter under the Hessel and Gold Ridge districts. Daniels wrote that she speaks Spanish, sits on the Bodega Community Board and wants the communities Gold Ridge has annexed to get timely emergency service.
Candidate statements are written and paid for by the candidates. The county prints them as submitted.
This explainer is based on official candidate lists and published reporting. It does not endorse anyone.
How to vote
Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3. Polls and vote centers close at 8 p.m., and mailed ballots must be postmarked by Election Day and arrive within seven days. You can check your registration and ballot status at sos.ca.gov/elections. California lets you register and vote the same day at a vote center.