City Council

MAYOR
SUSAN HARVEY

Mayor Susan Harvey was elected to the City Council in November 2009 and was appointed as Vice Mayor in 2011. She served on the Planning Commission from November 2008 to November 2009.

Mayor Harvey currently serves as Cotati's representative on the City Selection Committee, the Sonoma County Landfill Task Force, Subregional Wastewater Policy Advisory Committee, Health Action, Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) and on the Board of Directors of the Northbay Division of the League of California Cities. She serves as an alternative representative for the Russian River Watershed Association, Solar Sonoma County and Water Advisory Committee. Mayor Harvey also serves as a liaison to the Chamber of Commerce and the Library Advisory Board.

A long-time volunteer, Mayor Harvey has worked on behalf of community activities such as the Cotati Accordion Festival, the Jazz Festival, Oktoberfest and Cotati Historical Society.

Mayor Harvey and her husband have lived in Cotati for 32 years, where they have raised their three children. Having lived 32 years in Cotati, Mayor Harvey brings a deep knowledge and familiarity of the uniqueness of our community.

Mayor Harvey brings over 30 years of management experience from a major local employer. Difficult budgets, painful decisions and working through differences of opinion are all common occurrences when working in such an environment. Mayor Harvey brings skills in team work and consensus building for the betterment of the community and its long term sustainability.

Mayor Harvey is devoting her energy to preserving community police, maintaining essential city services, recreational opportunities for our youth and seniors, fiscal responsibility, working to increase volunteerism, supporting policies that enhance existing business and attract new business.

Email: sharvey@ci.cotati.ca.us
Phone: 707-795-0637

VICE MAYOR
PAT GILARDI

Vice Mayor Pat Gilardi was appointed to Council in October 2000. She was elected to a full four-year term in November 2002 and re-elected in 2006 and 2010. She served as Mayor in 2004 and 2008.

Vice Mayor Gilardi is a Director of the Sonoma County Transportation Authority (SCTA) and Regional Climate Protection Authority (RCPA). The SCTA acts as the countywide planning and programming agency for transportation related issues: securing funds, project oversight and long term planning. The Sonoma County Regional Climate Protection Authority was created by Assembly Bill 881 in 2009 at the request of Sonoma County elected officials seeking a coordinated approach to address the pressing issue of climate change. The RCPA is structured to improve communication and coordination on climate change issues and establish a clearinghouse for planning, funding and implementation efforts to reduce GHG emissions. Councilmember Gilardi served for several years on the Board of Directors of the Northbay Division of the League of California Cities, including one term as president. The division is comprised of all cities in Sonoma, Napa, Marin and Solano counties. The League of California Cities is an association of California city officials who work together to enhance their knowledge and skills, exchange information, and combine resources so that they may influence policy decisions that affect cities.

Vice Mayor Gilardi has lived in Cotati since 1984 and holds a long history of involvement in the community. She is the co-founder of Cotati 4-H and a former Executive Board Officer of Sonoma County 4-H, a former member of the Board of Directors of the non-profit Accordion Festival, a former two-term PTA president, former three-year member of the City's Planning Commission, and frequent volunteer at many community events.

Fiscal sustainability, strong environmental policy, transportation alternatives, and quality community services are Councilmember Gilardi's primary policy goals.

Vice Mayor Gilardi is an Advertising Sales Manager for a major daily newspaper. It is her results oriented work ethic and commitment to communication, education and innovation which make her successful in the newspaper industry. These same qualities provide her with the necessary tools to be an advocate for the citizens of Cotati.

You can email Vice Mayor Gilardi at gilardiforcouncil@sbcglobal.net

COUNCILMEMBER
JOHN DELL'OSSO

Councilmember John Dell'Osso was first elected to the Council in November 1994 and served as Mayor in 1996. In May 2011, he was appointed to fill a vacancy due to the untimely passing of Robert Coleman-Senghor. His current term ends November 2012.

Councilmember Dell'Osso has lived in Cotati since 1986 and is a strong advocate of community service and involvement. He received four years of A grades from the Sonoma County Conservation Action for environmental voting and listening to the public. Prior to his appointment to Council he served on the City's Environmental Advisory Commission, (1990 - 1994, serving as Chair twice); Cotati Chamber of Commerce, Board Member, (1999); Member, Rohnert Park – Cotati Library Foundation, (1998 – 2007); Rancho Cotati Little League, Board Member, (2001 – 2006) including President; Santa Rosa JC Agriculture/Natural Resources Advisory Committee, Board Member, (2001 – present); Friends of San Pablo Bay National Wildlife Refuge, Board Member, (2003 – 2007); Rancho Cotate High School Project Graduation, Board Member (President), (2005 – present); Sonoma County Library Commission, Commissioner, (2007 – present); Deputy Director, Region 9, National Association for Interpretation, (2008 – 2010). Additionally, the Cotati Chamber of Commerce named Council Member Dell'Osso co-Citizen of the Year in 2001.

Councilmember Dell'Osso has a career of over 27 years with the National Park Service. He has worked at Point Reyes National Seashore since graduating with a B.S. in Environmental Planning and Management from UC Davis. He currently serves as the Chief of Interpretation and Resource Education and as the Public Information Officer for the park. He has also served as the Acting Superintendent at four National Park units. He has written and produced publications for the U.S. Congress on topics such as wilderness and resource protection. He is a recent graduate of the National Park Service Leadership Academy. As a member of a team, he received the U.S. Department of the Interior, National Partners in Conservation Award in 2009.

Council Member Dell'Osso's prime areas of focus include a strong economy, environmental stewardship, community services and a safe community where people know their neighbors. He is an advocate for parks and open spaces for recreation and solitude, sustainable building practices, and recreational programs for youth.

You can email Councilmember Dell'Osso jdellosso@ci.cotati.ca.us

COUNCILMEMBER
MARK LANDMAN

Councilmember Mark Landman was appointed to City Council in November 2009 and elected to a full four-year term in 2010.

Mark Landman has lived in Cotati since 1987. In 2004 he retired from the Novato Fire District where he served the community as a firefighter, as one of the first paramedics in Marin County, and finally as a fire captain. Councilmember Landman's goal is to draw upon these experiences to help ensure Cotati has responsible financial planning and budgeting and also continues to provide an appropriate level of service to its citizens.

His long term objectives for Cotati include: growing a stronger and more diversified tax base while protecting our distinct small town character, preserving and enhancing our environment by advocating sustainable water and land use policies, and ultimately making the vision of our Downtown Specific Plan a reality.

Councilmember Landman serves as Cotati's representative on the Water Advisory Committee, where he is responsible for protecting the City's interests on issues relating to the Sonoma County Water Agency's water supply. Mark also serves as our City's representative to the Russian River Watershed Association and as alternate representative to the Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG), the Sonoma County Transportation Authority (SCTA), and the Subregional Wastewater Policy Advisory Committee.

In addition, Councilmember Landman acts as council liaison to both the Chamber of Commerce and the Design Review Committee, and is a founding board member of the Cotati Arts Project.

You can email Councilmember Landman at mlandman@ci.cotati.ca.us

COUNCILMEMBER
JANET ORCHARD

Councilmember Janet Orchard was first elected to the Council in November 2000. She was re-elected in 2004 and 2008 and served as Mayor in 2002, 2006 and 2011. Her current term ends November 2012.

Councilmember Orchard serves as Cotati's appointment to the Sonoma County Mayors' and Councilmembers' Association Legislative Committee. In addition, she serves as Chair of the Citizens Advisory Committee of the Sonoma County Agricultural Preservation and Open Space District. Her service has included acting as Cotati's representative to the Water Advisory Committee, as Director on the North Bay Watershed Association and as liaison to the Association of Bay Area Governments General Assembly. In addition, she has served on the League of California Cities statewide Housing, Community and Economic Development Policy Committee. Councilmember Orchard also serves on several Council subcommittees, including the economic development subcommittee and served on the energy subcommittee for the LEED Certified Cotati Police facility.

Councilmember Orchard has lived in Cotati since 1998. She is a strong advocate of community service. Prior to her election to Council she served as a volunteer on the City's Community and Environment Commission.

Councilmember Orchard has a career of over 30 years in the insurance industry. She is employed by a national insurance firm as Vice President and Senior Underwriter in their Healthcare Practice, specializing in insurance for long term care facilities for the elderly.

Economic viability, environmental stewardship, improvement of community services and public safety are Councilmember Orchard's prime areas of focus. She is an advocate for open space preservation, green building policies, affordable housing and youth and recreation programs.

You can email Councilmember Orchard at jorchard@ci.cotati.ca.us