About the GAV MAC

A municipal advisory council is a local group of citizens that have been appointed by the Board of Supervisors to provide recommendations on matters of local concern in a particular unincorporated community. These matters vary but can include things such as public safety, roads, or land use planning. All MAC projects should aim to fulfill a MAC’s two primary functions, an advisory function, and an advocacy function.

The Geyserville Alexander Valley Municipal Advisory Council (GAV MAC) covers the unincorporated areas of Geyserville and Alexander Valley. The GAV MAC consists of nine board members: Benny Allen, Adriane Garayalde, Sarah Hafner, Larry Heiges, Paul Izzo, Walter Kieser, Brian Petrie, John Riley and Kathy Zunino. Non voting community panelists include: Cosette Trautman-Scheiber and Marshall Turbeville. There is one open seat on the board currently as the Alternate. Dallas Saunders: Secretary.

The GAV MAC meets every fourth Wednesday of the month at the Northern Sonoma County Fire Station in Geyserville to discuss ongoing projects and future projects. This council follows the rules and regulations of the Ralph M. Brown Act and is open to the public. The November 2025 meeting was voted to be moved to November 19th due to the Thanksgiving Holiday. The December 2025 meeting has been cancelled due to the holidays.

The goal of the GAV MAC is to not only facilitate community improvement projects but also serve as a forum for community input and concerns.