Petaluma Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Shelina Moreda
Candidate for Mayor
Shelina Moreda is running for mayor of Petaluma in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Kevin McDonnell and John Hanania.
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TodayFifth-generation farmer and small business owner who grew up in Petaluma. She says protecting open space and local food security is very important to her.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Businesswoman/Farmer/Athlete
- Campaign website
- www.moredaformayor.com
Where Shelina Moreda stands: positions on the record
Urban Growth Boundary1 sourced position
Says she will protect what voters voted for, including roads, the Urban Growth Boundary and responsible growth.
“I will protect the things the voters voted for - roads, Urban Growth Boundary, responsible growth”
Own statementSonoma County Registrar of Voters
Local business1 sourced position
Says support for small, local, family-owned businesses is top of mind and wants downtown revitalization.
“support for small, local, family owned businesses is top of mind”
Own statementSonoma County Registrar of Voters
Council responsiveness1 sourced position
Told the Argus-Courier the city needs representation that listens and encourages participation.
“We need representation that will actually listen to the community, give the community a voice, and encourage participation.”
Own statementPetaluma Argus-Courier · Aug 11, 2026
Past candidacy1 sourced position
Ran for Sonoma County Supervisor, 2nd District in 2026 (lost in the June primary).
Own statementPetaluma Argus-Courier · Aug 11, 2026
Also running for Mayor
- John Hanania
- Kevin McDonnell (incumbent)
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