CAMPAIGN NEWS

When I ran for City Council, I was clear about what I wanted to focus on. Not slogans or quick fixes, but a set of priorities I believed the City needed to confront honestly: fiscal reality, pension discipline, long-term planning, lawful process, water security, and a civic culture grounded in respect and good faith.

I’d like to share my personal thoughts on the budget challenges our city faces and the role of our new finance committee.

Understanding S&P Ratings and Their Impact You have likely heard that St. Helena recently received a downgrade by the Standard & Poor global rating’s agency (S&P).  In the same spirit that I discussed CalPERS in last week’s blog post, it's essential to understand how S&P Global Ratings work and why they matter so much for municipalities like St. Helena. S&P Global Ratings is one of the leading credit rating agencies in the world, providing evaluations of the creditworthiness