Explore with Gore, Episode 11: Ron Calloway, Mark West Area MAC Chair

In this episode of Explore with Gore, Supervisor Gore sits down with Ron Calloway, Chair of the Mark West Area Municipal Advisory Council, to talk about how a community shaped by wildfire has come together and built something stronger. Ron shares the story of Mark West before and after the fires, how residents found their voice, and the role the MAC has played in connecting the community with Sonoma County. They talk about new sidewalks, parks, schools, fire protection, local businesses, housing and the growing sense of connection among neighbors. The conversation also looks ahead at what's next for Mark West, from Firewise efforts and the County's General Plan update to trails, parks and creating a community where young families can put down roots. At the heart of it all is a simple idea: communities are built one brick at a time, and Mark West is a powerful example of what can happen when people show up, work together and keep moving forward.