What political party is Kimberly Kern?

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. Endorsed by the Sonoma County Democratic Party and the California Democratic Party.

Cloverdale City Council · Nov 3, 2026

Kimberly
Kern

Kimberly Kern 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: Superintendent of Pope Valley Union Elementary School District and former deputy county superintendent. She previously served at the Mendocino County Office of Education.
Occupation (from candidate statement): Public School Superintendent
Party: Nonpartisan race. California Constitution, Article II, Section 6 Endorsed by the Sonoma County Democratic Party and the California Democratic Party. Kimberly for Cloverdale campaign websiteCity issues often split differently from national party lines. Compare their positions.
Endorsed by: Lists the Sonoma County Democratic Party, the California Democratic Party, the North Coast Builders Exchange and the North Bay Association of Realtors. Kimberly for Cloverdale campaign website
Campaign website: kimberlyforcloverdale.com

On the record: Kimberly Kern

5 sourced

01Esmeralda development1 sourced position

Says the Esmeralda project should not move forward under current conditions, citing unresolved questions on water, infrastructure costs, wildfire risk and liabilities.
Under the current conditions, the Esmeralda project should not move forward.”
Own statementKimberly for Cloverdale campaign website Link

02Growth1 sourced position

Says growth should be paced and aligned with Cloverdale's actual resources, prioritizing infill and a stronger downtown.
Growth should be thoughtful, paced, and aligned with Cloverdale’s actual resources.”
Own statementKimberly for Cloverdale campaign website Link

03City budget1 sourced position

Says she would focus on stronger financial oversight, clearer public reporting and long-term planning to address the city's structural budget problems.
If elected, I will focus on rebuilding trust through stronger financial oversight, clearer public reporting, long-term planning grounded in accurate data.”
Own statementKRCB · Oct 2, 2026 Link

04Water supply1 sourced position

Calls water the city's most serious long-term challenge and supports data-driven planning and drought-resilient infrastructure.
Own statementKimberly for Cloverdale campaign website Link

05Street safety1 sourced position

Says she would support expanding protected bike lanes, improving lighting and signage, and strengthening safe routes to schools.
Own statementSonoma County Bicycle Coalition Link

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