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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.

St. Helena Mayor · Nov 3, 2026

Patrick
Kenealy

Patrick Kenealy is running for mayor of St. Helena in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Bonnie Schoch.

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The race · Mayor

01Patrick KenealyYou’re reading
02Bonnie Schoch

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Background

About: Patrick Kenealy is a founder and venture partner at Ridge Ventures and a former CEO of IDG. He served 10 months as an appointed member of the St. Helena City Council in 2024 and authored the 2020 final report of the city's Financing City Infrastructure Task Force.
Occupation (from candidate statement): Venture Capitalist
Party: Nonpartisan race. California Constitution, Article II, Section 6
Campaign website: patk4mayor.com

On the record: Patrick Kenealy

5 sourced

01Measure S sales tax2 sourced positions

as reported by the St. Helena Star; not a direct quote
Supports Measure S, the half-cent sales tax; said it would give the city a buffer as it pays down deferred pension liabilities and deferred maintenance.
I believe deeply that there is a structural deficit and an impending larger one”
Forum answerSt. Helena Star · Sep 30, 2026 Link
Said Measure S was drafted in a hurry and lacks a sunset, and that if it fails he would manage around it and if it passes keep the money in the bank until needed.
If I end up being mayor and measure S hasn't passed, we manage around it.”
Own statementPat Kenealy for Mayor Link

02Hotels1 sourced position

as reported by the St. Helena Star; not a direct quote
Said he would support at least one and no more than two new hotels as part of a diversified revenue plan.
Forum answerSt. Helena Star · Sep 30, 2026 Link

03Water1 sourced position

Would assign a named individual to own the water problem, report its basic dimensions within 30 days of the election, and propose solutions within 60 days.
Own statementPat Kenealy for Mayor Link

04City finances1 sourced position

Promises "One Truth" accounting with at least quarterly reconciliations of actual results to budget and updated full-year forecasts.
Own statementPat Kenealy for Mayor Link

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