Chris Herrod
Candidate for City Council Member, Healdsburg, District 4 · Healdsburg City Councilmember
Chris Herrod is a lifelong Healdsburg resident and Healdsburg High School graduate who earned a psychology degree from Sonoma State University after attending Santa Rosa Junior College. He spent about 30 years as a sales manager in the musical instrument supply industry, selling parts and tools to guitar makers. He served seven years on the city's Parks and Recreation Commission, including two terms as chair, was elected to the City Council in 2022 and served as the council's liaison to the Chamber of Commerce, and was chosen by his council colleagues to serve as mayor for 2026.
Positions in brief
Herrod's priorities for a second council term include public safety, road and infrastructure repair, Latino community engagement, water supply resilience, affordable housing, small-business support, homelessness mitigation, and climate action.
On his campaign website, Herrod lists public safety as his top priority, followed by road improvements, park maintenance and infrastructure repair; engagement and support for the Latino community; water supply sustainability and resilience; affordable housing advocacy; small business support; homelessness mitigation; support for local traditions and cultural events; climate action initiatives; and arts economy development. He frames his candidacy around being motivated by "community love rather than political ambition or business ties."
On the issues
- Public Safety & Policing
Names public safety as his top priority for a second term.
Source → - Infrastructure & Transportation
Supports road improvements, park maintenance, and infrastructure repair.
Source → - Immigration & Border
Supports continued outreach to and support for Healdsburg's Latino residents and immigrant families.
Source → - Water & Natural Resources
Supports strengthening the city's long-term water supply and resilience.
Source → - Housing & Homelessness
Advocates for expanding affordable housing.
Source → - Economy & Jobs
Supports local small businesses.
Source → - Environment, Energy & Climate
Supports continuing the city's climate action initiatives.
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