Meet Frank Quint, District 4 Candidate For Petaluma City Council

PETALUMA, CA—The upcoming Nov. 5 general municipal election is the second district-based election for the city of Petaluma. The city has been mapped into six districts with nearly equal populations.

Residents of each district vote for one eligible candidate to represent them on the City Council. Districts 1, 2 and 3 were the first three districts to elect district representatives in 2022. Districts 4, 5 and 6 will elect district representatives on Nov. 5.

Frank Quint and Jeffrey "JJ" Jay are the two candidates vying to represent District 4. Both candidates replied to a candidate questionnaire from Patch. See Quint's answers below and Jay's at this link.

Candidate Questionnaire With Frank Quint

Age

57

Hometown

"I consider Petaluma my hometown and hope it will be my forever home. However, I grew up in Rochelle, Illinois. Growing up, Rochelle was a small factory town surrounded by agriculture."

Did you attend college? If so, where and what level of degree did you earn?

"I earned an associate's degree from South Puget Sound Community College, Olympia, WA. I also earned a bachelor's degree and an MBA from Saint Martin's University in Lacey, WA."

How long have you lived in Petaluma?

14 years

What is your party affiliation?

Democrat.

Have you ever held public office? If so, what, when and where?

"I am a newcomer to politics and this is my first time running for public office. However, I currently serve as the chair of the Petaluma Transit Advisory Committee and I'm the vice chair for the Pedestrian & Bicycle Advisory Committee."

Why did you decide to run for Petaluma City Council?

"I’m running to make Petaluma more livable, focusing on our local cost of living, especially housing and city services, safer streets for kids and getting to school, improving our parks and public pools, fixing our roads, sidewalks, and pathways, improving the fairgrounds to the next level, making this cultural landmark a centerpiece for our community, and supporting the Urban Growth Boundary for the good of all Petaluma. What are the main issues facing your district? Cost of housing is the most pressing issue facing working families across Petaluma. Aside from housing, District 4 has several large roads intersecting through it, landlocking many neighborhoods. Ely Boulevard, Casa Grande, Caulfield, Frates Road and Crinella need to be made safer for drivers, pedestrians, and kids making their way to schools."

Tell us about yourself and your family.

"My wife Kristi and I are raising our 11-year-old son Jackson in South East Petaluma. Jackson attends La Tercera Elementary School; he plays Baseball, Football, and Basketball. Kristi is a local Petaluma artist; she is best known for creating the B in the Black Lives Matter mural, for her plum jam, and she's often found throwing clay at Petaluma Pottery. I work for RH (formerly Restoration Hardware) where I lead a global logistic team. I enjoy coaching youth sports, riding my bike, backpacking, and serving on city committees."

Is there anything else you would like voters to know?

"I have robust business leadership experience to offer our council. I acheived my Accounting degree and MBA after returning from the military. After helping leand transportation for a national retail giant, I joined Restoration Hardware where I've been responsible for $100M+ budgets. Most recently I led a California-based trucking company through the pandemic — which I took on in order to transition the company to a green energy fleet. I also understand how the city works having served on committees. I know that a strong economy and business climate is essential for Petaluma; that’s why I support local businesses and help remove barriers to their success. We can have the most ambitious plans to provide for our community, but realistically, we also need to make it work for the bottom line. We are a diverse city with different needs. Whether we talk about housing, parks, streets, public safety, land use, or climate, these are complex issues. I understand that addressing these challenges will be easier with a robust economy and a thriving workforce."

Please provide your campaign website and social media handles.

Frankquintforpetaluma.com

Facebook.com/frankquintforpetaluma

Instagram.com/frankquintforpetaluma

What is the best way for voters to reach you?

fquint3@gmail.com or 707-971-9226