The Farm Bureau has a PAC (political action committee) and has raised $42,000 in 2022, from two sources, Wagner and Sattui. In the current race, they are heavily invested in John Dunbar, covering $16,502.68 of his expenses. They are also investing in Suzanne Truchard and Oscar Ortiz. It is noteworthy that the Farm Bureau PAC is the same entity that spent $29,780.01 to discredit Supervisor Belia Ramos, who went on to win despite these efforts.
On April 5, 2021, the Farm Bureau announced they would begin accepting donations for the 2022 race:
"The 2022 elections cycle will prove pivotal for Napa County Ag with two Supervisors seats up for election. The new composition of the Board of Supervisors will have a profound impact on policies relating to Napa County Ag and we encourage individuals to begin contributing to the Farm Bureau's PAC - The Fund To Protect Napa Valley Agriculture - to ensure your voice is heard in this pivotal election cycle and that the two open Supervisors seats are filled with pro-ag candidates."
Napa County Cash wonders: Are any candidates anti-agriculture? To be explored.
In 2022, Charles Wagner donated $40,000 and Sattui $2,000. There is no cap on this funding, nor is it reported by candidate's campaigns as the funds are independent expenditures with seemingly little oversight and regulation. The Farm Bureau is investing in Suzanne Truchard in district 1 for supervisor, John Dunbar in district 3 for supervisor and Oscar Ortiz for sheriff.
A history of Farm Bureau statements can be downloaded below and are also available here on the Napa County website, and can most easily be found searching by election:
On April 5, 2021, the Farm Bureau announced they would begin accepting donations for the 2022 race:
"The 2022 elections cycle will prove pivotal for Napa County Ag with two Supervisors seats up for election. The new composition of the Board of Supervisors will have a profound impact on policies relating to Napa County Ag and we encourage individuals to begin contributing to the Farm Bureau's PAC - The Fund To Protect Napa Valley Agriculture - to ensure your voice is heard in this pivotal election cycle and that the two open Supervisors seats are filled with pro-ag candidates."
Napa County Cash wonders: Are any candidates anti-agriculture? To be explored.
In 2022, Charles Wagner donated $40,000 and Sattui $2,000. There is no cap on this funding, nor is it reported by candidate's campaigns as the funds are independent expenditures with seemingly little oversight and regulation. The Farm Bureau is investing in Suzanne Truchard in district 1 for supervisor, John Dunbar in district 3 for supervisor and Oscar Ortiz for sheriff.
A history of Farm Bureau statements can be downloaded below and are also available here on the Napa County website, and can most easily be found searching by election:
| fb_2022_1.pdf |
| fb_2021_2.pdf |
| fb_2021_1.pdf |
| fb_2020_5.pdf |
| fb_2020_4.pdf |
| fb_2020_3.pdf |
| fb_2020_2.pdf |
| fb_2020_1.pdf |
| fb_2019_2.pdf |
| fb_2019_1.pdf |
The Wagner family has contributed $90,000 since 2019. The total they have raised since 2019 in $185,210.
from their website:
"The Napa County Farm Bureau's official political action committee (PAC), the "Fund To Protect Napa Valley Agriculture" is accepting inquiries from individuals interested in running for local public office in Napa County.
The Farm Bureau PAC is designed to elect candidates in Napa County that we believe are friendly to agriculture and who can demonstrate leadership when it comes to critical issues.
As the political leader for agriculture in Napa County, we have had tremendous success in developing the PAC and will begin utilizing its resources to elect candidates who are friendly to sustainable agriculture.
Individuals interested in running for public office in Napa County should contact the Farm Bureau to inquire about support.
The major activities of the Farm Bureau PAC include:
Candidate Recruitment
Candidate Training
Fundraising Assistance
Financial Contributions
Polling
Digital Advertising
Television Advertising
Radio Advertising
Mass Mailing
Mass Email
Phone Banking
Billboards
Yard Signs
Canvassing
The law firm Bell, McAndrews & Hiltachk serves as legal counsel to the PAC and Farm Bureau's CEO Ryan Klobas serves as PAC Chairman.
For more detailed information or to inquire further,
please contact CEO & PAC Chairman Ryan Klobas
at (707) 224-5403 or rklobas@napafarmbureau.org"
The Farm Bureau PAC is designed to elect candidates in Napa County that we believe are friendly to agriculture and who can demonstrate leadership when it comes to critical issues.
As the political leader for agriculture in Napa County, we have had tremendous success in developing the PAC and will begin utilizing its resources to elect candidates who are friendly to sustainable agriculture.
Individuals interested in running for public office in Napa County should contact the Farm Bureau to inquire about support.
The major activities of the Farm Bureau PAC include:
Candidate Recruitment
Candidate Training
Fundraising Assistance
Financial Contributions
Polling
Digital Advertising
Television Advertising
Radio Advertising
Mass Mailing
Mass Email
Phone Banking
Billboards
Yard Signs
Canvassing
The law firm Bell, McAndrews & Hiltachk serves as legal counsel to the PAC and Farm Bureau's CEO Ryan Klobas serves as PAC Chairman.
For more detailed information or to inquire further,
please contact CEO & PAC Chairman Ryan Klobas
at (707) 224-5403 or rklobas@napafarmbureau.org"