- Occupation: Incumbent
 - 33-years Law Enforcement Executive, Chief of Police (Retired)
 - 30-years U.S. Coast Guard Reserves (Retired)
 - Bachelors Degree, Golden Gate University
 - Associate Degree, Skyline College
 - Graduate F.B.I. Executive Development Program
 - Graduate F.B.I. National Academy
  
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Top Priorities if Elected |   
- 1.	Protection of Local Control and Local Funding
 - 2.	Economic Development
 - 3.	Job Creation
  
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The League of Women Voters of Sonoma County asked questions on the issues of all candidates for this office.
 Read the answers from Joseph J. "Joe" Palla
 
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- i.	Congressman Mike Thompson, United States Congress
 - ii.	Mike McGuire, Supervisor-Elect, Sonoma County
 - v.	Claudia Frandsen, Superintendent, Cloverdale Unified School District
  
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- Economic Development Plan
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The City Council recently adopted an Economic Development Plan with both short term and long-term goals and objectives.
 - Accomplishments
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Despite the recession many accomplishments have been made, including:
 - Committees and Regional Boards
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In addition to serving on the City Council, I represent the City of Cloverdale on the following committees and regional boards:
  
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