What political party is Chris Parker?

Nonpartisan race. Under the California Constitution (Art. II, Sec. 6), all city offices are nonpartisan, and a candidate's party preference is not printed on the ballot.

Cloverdale City Council · Nov 3, 2026

Chris
Parker

Chris Parker is running for Cloverdale City Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 9 candidates are running for 3 seats.

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Background

About: Retired Cloverdale police chief with more than 28 years in law enforcement. He has coached Cloverdale youth football for more than a decade.
Occupation (from candidate statement): Retired Police Chief
Party: Nonpartisan race. California Constitution, Article II, Section 6
Endorsed by: Lists the Cloverdale Police Officers Association, the Cloverdale Police Dispatchers Association, the Cloverdale Firefighters of North Sonoma County Fire, former mayor Joe Palla, The Press Democrat and fellow candidate Steve Kawa. Parker for Cloverdale
Campaign website: parkerforcloverdale.com

The Press Democrat editorial board recommended Andrés Marquez, Chris Parker and Will Carter. The Press Democrat · Oct 5, 2026

On the record: Chris Parker

5 sourced

01Public safety1 sourced position

as reported by KRCB
Says law enforcement would be one of his top priorities, along with water security.
I would be remiss in saying that law enforcement wouldn't be one of my top priorities.”
Own statementKRCB · Oct 7, 2026 Link

02District elections1 sourced position

Says he is not a fan of district elections for a city as small as Cloverdale.
I'm not a fan of districting for such a small city.”
Own statementKRCB · Oct 7, 2026 Link

03Esmeralda development1 sourced position

as reported by KRCB
Says the Esmeralda debate has divided the city and that elected officials should speak up for the entire community.
Own statementKRCB · Oct 7, 2026 Link

04Priorities1 sourced position

Lists maintaining public safety, responsible fiscal management, supporting local businesses and planning for thoughtful growth among his priorities.
Own statementSonoma County Registrar of Voters Link

05Downtown1 sourced position

as reported by KRCB
Says a successful term would mean flourishing businesses, filled vacant storefronts and recreation programs that support youth.
Own statementKRCB · Oct 7, 2026 Link

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