NORTHERN CALIFORNIA – Napa County Supervisor Bill Dodd has announced his candidacy for next year’s race for the Assembly 4th District seat.  

Dodd, a Napa County supervisor and small businessman, cited job growth, education, supporting California’s aging population and the unique rural needs of the 4th District as his priorities if elected.

“I’m running to return California government’s focus to investing in its people, especially in our children’s future,” Dodd said.

The 4th Assembly District includes all of Napa and Lake counties, most of Yolo County, and portions of Solano, Sonoma and Colusa counties.

Mariko Yamada, who currently holds the seat, will be termed out next year, and with the seat open a large field has begun to form.

Dodd joins a group of candidates that now includes Lake County Supervisor Anthony Farrington, Davis Mayor Joe Krovoza, Napa County Planning Commissioner Matt Pope and Davis Mayor Pro Tem Dan Wolk, as Lake County News has reported.

“State government used to make smart investments, the kind that nurtured Silicon Valley’s creation,” he continued. “We can do it again. That means investing in schools, universities, transportation, and protecting our unique environment – the things that help produce good-paying California jobs.

Dodd, a Democrat from Napa County, also stressed his commitment to changing the political climate in the Legislature.  

“For too long, the legislature has put politics above progress,” said Dodd. “During my 13 years on the board of supervisors, we’ve tackled – and solved – big problems by bringing people together.  

“Sacramento politics-as-usual imperils California’s future prosperity. I will bring a cooperative, problem-solving spirit to the state Capitol.”

Dodd also serves on the Metropolitan Transportation Commission, and the Napa County Flood Control and Water Conservation District.

Born in Napa, Dodd has lived in the 4th Assembly District his entire life.  

He attended local schools and California State University, Chico. He went on to become a small business owner with Culligan Water franchises throughout the North Bay.  

Dodd and his wife, Mary, have five children and two grandchildren.