Ian Hoff
Candidate for City Council (At-Large), Sebastopol · Engineer/Business Owner
Ian Hoff owns and leads Ian Hoff Design, Inc., an engineering design firm based in Sebastopol, where he serves as director and chief executive. He has also served the city as a volunteer firefighter, for which he received a City of Sebastopol Service Recognition Award.
Positions in brief
No independently verified platform statements were found beyond his professional and volunteer-firefighter background.
No stated positions were found in campaign materials or local news coverage at the time of research.
On the issues
- Infrastructure & Transportation
Says the city still struggles to maintain streets, sidewalks and public facilities like the library despite the passage of Measure U.
“First and foremost, despite the passage of Measure U, we struggle to improve streets and sidewalks, maintain city facilities like our public library, and meet other basic needs.”
Source → - Public Safety & Policing
As a volunteer firefighter himself, says the city under-funds basic equipment for volunteer firefighters, leaving items like helmets and portable radios reliant on private donations.
Source → - Environment, Energy & Climate
Wants additional EV charging stations and investment in the wastewater system, which he describes as being in poor condition, alongside street repairs.
Source → - Economy & Jobs
As a business owner, wants to expand local businesses in a way that increases city revenue while supporting affordability and local culture.
“As a Sebastopol business owner, I know what it takes to manage a budget and plan for our future — and want to use this experience to plan a brighter future for our city.”
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