Candidate for
Council Member; City of Cloverdale

What others say about Joe Palla:

Norm Cleaver, Dean of Public Safety, Santa Rosa Junior College
"I have been acquainted with Joe Palla for 21-years in his capacity as Police Chief, Law Enforcement Advisory member and Board member for Santa Rosa Junior College. I have found him to be of the highest integrity and a person of excellent judgment, who is a dedicated public servant working in a number of capacities to protect and enhance the lives of Sonoma County residents in a way that is almost unique in today's complex world. I fully support Joe Palla for the Cloverdale City Council and know that he is a person of tremendous ability and a work ethic second to none.

Mark Ihde, Sheriff (Retired), Sonoma County, CA
"I have known Joe Palla for over 20-years in his capacity as Police Chief. During that time, we worked together on a variety of countywide committees and boards. I have found him to be a very professional and dependable person, someone who listens to all the facts and reviews all the information before making a decision. I believe his background in local government and his proven success as a law enforcement leader will make him a strong asset to the Cloverdale City Council. I endorse his candidacy and encourage you to vote for him."

Gary Philp, Sheriff, Humboldt County, CA
"I have known Joe Palla both personally and professionally for over 14-years. Joe has always been a very professional and civic minded leader in both his personal and public life. I believe Joe's strong background in local government, high ethical standards, and his proven leadership skills as a Police Chief makes him a great candidate for City Council."

Lou & Melinda Pucci, Del Webb Community, Cloverdale
"We have known Joe Palla for many years and are grateful to have him as a part of our neighborhood. He is a devoted husband, wonderful father and grandfather; someone who truly cares about the future of Cloverdale. He takes great pride in whatever he does and is the type of person who will listen to what people in the community have to say. We endorse his candidacy and encourage you to vote for him."

Tom & Sheri Koch, Cottages Community, Cloverdale
"Joe Palla LISTENS. What a wonderful attribute. He then discusses the issues with an open mind and is willing to take a stand for the benefit of the community as a whole. We appreciate that Joe Palla cares so much about his family, friends, neighbors and the community to invest his time for this position."

Rick Alves, Chief of Police (Retired), Healdsburg, CA
"I have known and worked with Joe Palla for over 21-years. I have found him to be the type of person who listens to all the facts and considers all the information before making a decision. He is a dependable and conscientious person; someone who has the ability to learn rapidly and adapt quickly to changing situations. He is an exceptional leader and I endorse and encourage you to vote for Joe Palla for Cloverdale City Council."

Marsha Vas Dupre, Trustee, Santa Rosa Junior College
"Joe is an excellent team builder who brings a positive attitude to the table."

Robert Perrault, Former City Manager, City of Cloverdale
"I still have a soft spot for Cloverdale having lived and worked there for the better part of 10-years. I have also known Joe Palla for close to 20-years. I have known him both as a colleague and a friend. He is a man of the up most integrity and would do an excellent job as a part of the Council's team. I endorse his candidacy without reservation."

Steve Hood, Chief of Police, Petaluma, CA
"Joe is a hard working professional fully committed to public service. He is a person of the up most integrity who has worked very effectively on many committees and boards. He is a team player and a person who listens to all the facts before making a decision. I fully endorse Joe Palla for Cloverdale City Council.

Sal Rosano, Chief of Police (Retired), Santa Rosa, CA
"I have been acquainted with Joe Palla both personally and professionally for over twenty years. We have worked together on a variety of programs and projects designed to improve the quality of life in Sonoma County. I know Joe to be a competent, knowledgeable, trustworthy individual, dedicated to his family and community. Joe Palla will be a valuable addition to the Cloverdale City Council who can be expected to work together with his colleagues in serving the citizens of Cloverdale. I encourage all Coverdale voters to support his candidacy. He will not disappoint you."

Mike Smith RN, Trustee, Santa Rosa Junior College
I support Joe because he has helped bring our board together. He knows how to find consensus, solve problems and get things done. I urge you to vote for him.

We Proudly Endorse Joe Palla for City Council
(Partial list)

Rick Alves, Chief of Police (Retired), City of Healdsburg
Rick Call, Trustee, Santa Rosa Junior College
Norm Cleaver, Dean of Public Safety, Santa Rosa Junior College
Bill Cogbill, Sheriff, County of Sonoma
April Chapman, District Attorney Investigator, County of Sonoma
Bob Dennett, Director of Public Safety (Retired), City of Rohnert Park
Geoff Fox, Vice Mayor, City of Cotati
Michael Grogan, Police Captain, City of Millbrae
Steve Hood, Chief of Police, City of Petaluma
Mark Ihde, Sheriff (Retired), County of Sonoma
Kent Mitchell, City Councilmember, City of Healdsburg
Stephan Passalacqua, District Attorney, County of Sonoma
Robert Perrault, City Manager, City of Crover City (Former City Manager Cloverdale and Colfax)
Gary Philp, Sheriff, County of Humboldt
Gary Plass, Vice Mayor, City of Healdsburg
Sal Rosano, Chief of Police (Retired), City of Santa Rosa
Mike Smith, Trustee, Santa Rosa Junior College
Marie Vandagriff, Former City Councilmember, City of Cloverdale
Marsha Vas Dupre, Trustee, Santa Rosa Junior College
Michael Wilson, City Manager (Retired), SSF (Former City Manager Cloverdale and Healdsburg)
Don Zumwalt, Trustee, Santa Rosa Junior College

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