What political party is Steve Kawa?

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

Steve
Kawa

Steve Kawa 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: Owner of Steve Kawa Strategic Advising who served as chief of staff to two San Francisco mayors.
Occupation (from candidate statement): Small Business Owner
Party: Nonpartisan race. California Constitution, Article II, Section 6

On the record: Steve Kawa

4 sourced

01City budget1 sourced position

Says success would mean a five-year strategic financial plan, a balanced budget and growing revenue while providing basic city services.
That we have put forward a five-year strategic financial plan, that our budget is balanced and our revenue is growing in order to meet our expenditures and that we're providing the basic service to Cloverdalians.”
Own statementKRCB · Oct 7, 2026 Link

02Downtown1 sourced position

as reported by KRCB
Proposes a local shop-and-dine program to support Cloverdale businesses and the city budget.
Own statementKRCB · Oct 7, 2026 Link

03Senior transportation1 sourced position

as reported by KRCB
Proposes a pilot door-to-door transportation service to help seniors reach medical appointments outside Cloverdale.
Own statementKRCB · Oct 7, 2026 Link

04Public safety1 sourced position

Says public safety is paramount and fiscal responsibility is mandatory.
Public safety is paramount, fiscal responsibility is mandatory”
Own statementSonoma County Registrar of Voters Link

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