Past Events

Sen. Dodd: Virtual Town Hall Featuring U.S. Sen. Butler, Congressman Garamendi

Please join me Jan. 30 when I host a virtual town hall featuring California state and federal representatives, including U.S. Senator Laphonza Butler, discussing the policy and budget landscape in 2024.

The town hall will be streamed live over multiple channels and broadcast on KSVY Sonoma. Sen. Dodd and his guests will take questions via email and phone. The call-in line phone number is below.

Who: Sen. Dodd; U.S. Sen. Laphonza Butler; Congressman John Garamendi, others TBA

What: Virtual Town Hall: Sen. Dodd, Rep. Garamendi Discuss Year Ahead

Sen. Dodd: Wildfire Virtual Town Hall

Please join me Oct. 3 when I host a virtual town hall on California’s wildfire season with leaders from CalOES and other agencies.

The town hall will be streamed live over multiple channels and broadcast on KSVY Sonoma. Sen. Dodd and his guests will take questions via email and phone. The call-in line phone number is below.

Who: Sen. Dodd; Cal OES Fire and Rescue Chief Brian Marshall; Chief Steve Akre, Sonoma Valley Fire District, others TBA

What: Virtual Town Hall:  Wildfire Preparedness and Prevention

When: 6 p.m., Oc. 3, 2023

How to attend:

Sen. Dodd Hosts Vallejo Open House with Rep. John Garamendi

VALLEJO -- Please join me for an open house I'm hosting Aug. 2 at my Vallejo district office with our federal partner, U.S. Rep. John Garamendi.

Come introduce yourself to us, talk about key issues in our North Bay districts and learn about public services available to you.

This is an in-person event. Light refreshments and snacks will be served.

What: Vallejo Open House with Sen. Dodd and Rep. John Garamendi

When: 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Aug. 2

Where: 420 Virginia St. , Suite 1C, Vallejo, CA 94590

Virtual Town Hall on Higher Education w/ Lt. Gov. Kounalakis

Please join me for a virtual town hall on higher education June 28 featuring California Lt. Gov. Eleni Kounalakis and other statewide education leaders.

The town hall will be streamed live over multiple channels and broadcast on KSVY Sonoma. Sen. Dodd and his guests will take questions via email and phone. The call-in line phone number is below.

Who: Sen. Dodd; Lt. Gov. Kounalakis; University of California President Michael Drake; Larry Galizio, president and CEO of Community College League of California

What: Virtual Town Hall: California Higher Education Issues

Virtual Town Hall on Artificial Intelligence

Please join me March 21 for my virtual town hall in which we will discuss the emergence of artificial intelligence and the threats posed by machine learning on our society.

The town hall will be streamed live over multiple channels and broadcast on KSVY Sonoma. Sen. Dodd and his guests will take questions via email and phone. The call-in line phone number is below.

Who: Sen. Dodd; guests TBA

What: Virtual Town Hall: Sen. Dodd and Guests Discuss AI

When: 6 p.m., March 21, 2023

How to attend:

Streaming live audio: KSVY.org

Video:

Virtual Town Hall: Sen. Dodd and Guests Assess the Midterm Election

Please join me Nov. 29 for my virtual town hall in which we will discuss the midterm elections and what the outcome means for Californians.

My main guest will be Malia Cohen, who recently became the first Black person to be elected to the office of California controller, the state's fiscal chief. She was previously chair of the State Board of Equalization and president of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors.

Sen. Dodd: Congressional and Legislative Update

Please join me May 24 when I host a virtual town hall with updates from our state and U.S. capitals featuring Congressman Mike Thompson.

The town hall will be streamed live over multiple channels and broadcast on KSVY Sonoma. Sen. Dodd and his guests will take questions via email and phone. The call-in line phone number is below.

Who: Sen. Dodd; Rep. Mike Thompson, others TBA

What: Virtual Town Hall:  Congressional and Legislative Update

When: 6 p.m., May 24, 2022

How to attend:

Streaming live audio: KSVY.org

Video:

Sen. Dodd: Virtual Town Hall on the Opioid Crisis w/ AG Bonta

Please join me April 26 when I host a virtual town hall on the opioid crisis and fentanyl addiction featuring California Attorney General Rob Bonta.

The town hall will be streamed live over multiple channels and broadcast on KSVY Sonoma. Sen. Dodd and his guests will take questions via email and phone. The call-in line phone number is below.

Who: Sen. Dodd; Attorney General Rob Bonta; others TBA

What: Virtual Town Hall: Virtual Town Hall on the Opioid Crisis w/ AG Bonta

When: 6 p.m., April 26, 2022

Sen. Dodd: Virtual Town Hall on Insurance with Ricardo Lara

SONOMA – Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, will host a virtual town hall March 22 on a broad range of insurance issues – from wildfire coverage to healthcare policies – featuring California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara.

The town hall will be streamed live over multiple channels and broadcast on KSVY Sonoma. Panelists will take live and submitted questions.

Who: Sen. Dodd; Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara; Amy Bach, executive director of United Policyholders; Frank Nelson, regional manager of HICAP