🌱 Tight Healdsburg City Hall Race + More Election Results + Events

Hey, everybody — Simone here. I'm back in your inbox today with everything you need to know about what's happening in town. This issue of the Healdsburg Daily includes news on:

• The Nov. 8 election and all the winners we know so far
• An epic pic of yesterday's rainbow over town
• Oodles of midweek events for ya
• And more...

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Air over Healdsburg:

Here's the top story in Healdsburg today:

Election results have been streaming in since last night for the city, county and state contests on the ballot yesterday. Here in Healdsburg, it looks like City Council incumbent Evelyn Mitchell has secured one of two open four-year seats on the council, with Parks & Rec commission chair Chris Herrod taking the second one of those. But the race for the third council seat — a shorter, two-year term — was still too close to call as of this morning, according to the Press Democrat. At that time, newcomer Ron Edwards was barely in first place with 45.8 percent of the vote, followed closely by former mayor Brigette Mansell with 44.4 percent of the vote. So that one's still a tossup! Measure-wise, both L and M — which will give the city more flexibility in how to use local taxes — appear to be passing with flying colors. At the county level, Amie Carter is winning for the role of school superintendent. And at the state level, the Press Democrat reports that "three Democratic state lawmakers who represent parts or all of Sonoma County were reelected Tuesday night, outpacing lesser known Republican challengers in early returns that were expected to hold in a region dominated by Democrats." They include Healdsburg's own Sen. Mike McGuire and 2nd District State Assemblyman Jim Wood. You can drill down on these races and more on the county's website. (Sonoma County Government & Healdsburg Patch & Press Democrat & Press Democrat; paywall)

Healdsburg pic of the day:

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Today and tomorrow in Healdsburg:

Wednesday, November 9

• Healdsburg Elementary Hosts Walk & Roll to School in Honor of Ruby Bridges (7:15AM)
• "Game On!" Gaming Event for Teens at the Healdsburg Library (2-3PM)
• Distribución de Pañales / Diaper Giveaway at Corazón Healdsburg (5PM)
• Copperfield’s Books Celebrates Release of Tor Kenward's New Book "Reflections of a Vintner" With Discussion & Wine Tasting (5:30PM)
• District English Learner Advisory Committee (DELAC) Meeting for the Healdsburg Unified School District at the Junior High (6PM)
• Canon Book Group at the Healdsburg Library: "And Quiet Flows the Don" (6-7:30PM)
• Community Dialogue With Versa-Style Dance Company at the Luther Burbank Center (6-7:30PM)
• "Knits N Knots" at the Healdsburg Library: Learn How to Knit, Crochet or Felt Autumn Leaves With Experts from Purls of Joy (6-8PM)
• "What Moves You?" Spiritual Reflection & Communal Meal at THE 222 (6:30PM)
• Trivia Night at Coyote Sonoma (7-9PM)

Thursday, November 10

• Women in Business Coffee Chats at Little Saint: Elizabeth Gore, Co-Founder of Hello Alice, Plus Panel of Healdsburg Business Leaders (8-10:30AM)
• Farm to Pantry Garden Gleans at Home Farm & L&M Village (9AM-12PM)
• Monthly Drawing Series at the Healdsburg Center for the Arts: Drawing Pumpkins & Ornamental Gourds With Colored Pencil (10AM-3PM)
• "Knits N Knots" for Teens at the Healdsburg Library (3:30-5PM)
• Sonoma County Master Gardeners Host Pop-Up Succulent Pumpkin Sale at Tierra Vegetables on Airport Blvd. (10AM)
• Sonoma County Officials Host Drought Town Hall (4PM)
• Jack Daniel Live at Little Saint (5:45PM)
• Healdsburg Running Company Hosts Family Fun Run With Rooftop Matheson Finish on the Plaza (6PM)
• "Kinder 2 College" Session Informativa at Corazón Healdsburg (6PM)
• Baile Folclórico at Corazón Healdsburg (6PM)
• Sonoma County Wine Library Hosts "Wine Legends" Event in Santa Rosa (6:30PM)
• Raven Players Perform the Play "Clybourne Park" at the Raven Theater (Nov. 10-12, 7:30 PM)
• Versa-Style Dance Company Performs at the Luther Burbank Center (8PM)

From my notebook:

• Quick correction! I accidentally wrote in yesterday's newsletter that there were two seats open on the Healdsburg City Council, instead of three. Many thanks to the reader who pointed out my mistake! Really hope it didn’t trip anybody up… (Inbox & Healdsburg Patch)
• Speaking of our City Council candidates: Current councilmember David Hagele says a tradition created two years ago during COVID, in which the "candidates got together to raise a glass to each other & the conclusion of our campaigns… on plastic chairs in the middle of a closed Plaza Street," continued on Election Day yesterday. "I was honored to raise a glass to Susan, Evelyn, Chris, Linda, Brigette, Ron & Matias, to celebrate their campaigns & all the hard work!!!" David posted online, alongside pics of them all having drinks at Duke's. (David Hagele via Facebook)
• And in case you missed it — the Press Democrat reported over the weekend on some local controversy around campaign contributions to a couple of Healdsburg City Council candidates. The funds came from some of the folks behind a controversial inn and prospective "private club" on Grove Street called The Ruse. Winning incumbent Evelyn Mitchell and local businesswoman Susan Graf both reportedly returned the funds after neighbors called them out in the "What's Happening Healdsburg" and "Beverly Healdsburg" Facebook groups. (Facebook Groups & Facebook Groups & Facebook Groups & Press Democrat; paywall)

That's it for today. See you soooon...

— Simone Wilson

About me: I was born and raised in Healdsburg, CA, where I was the editor of the Healdsburg High School Hound's Bark. I have since worked as a local journalist for publications in San Diego, Los Angeles, New York City and the Middle East. I'm currently a senior product manager for Patch.

Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Healdsburg Daily? Contact me at simone.wilson@patch.com