Geoff has been a resident of St. Helena since 1969. He held a position as a City Council Member for two years and was elected mayor in 2018. Geoff served two-terms as mayor of St. Helena from 2018 - 2022.
Geoff understands the concerns of local residents and businesses, how integral viticulture and the wine industry are to our community, and how important it is to maintain the character of St. Helena for everyone who lives, works or visits here. As an artist, musician, community volunteer and mayor, Ellsworth worked to enhance responsible fiscal management of local government.
Geoff is a gifted community organizer, he works tirelessly to lift up underserved populations and give everyone a place at the table ensuring all members of the community have a voice. Geoff strikes the delicate balance of hearing everyone’s concerns while trying to ensure the most sound approach is adopted in local government; one that protects the community and its precious resources. He is committed to water security, increasing affordable housing and maintaining strong ties among the community.
My father Bob Ellsworth, 1932 - 2015.
He admired Ghandi, he loved cowboy songs and as an engineer and an expert in liquid dynamics he taught me the fundamental truth that wherever you are in the world, water just naturally flows down.
My mom Phoebe Ellsworth who helped foster my creativity and always taught me to stand up for what I believe in - in a strong yet peaceful, calm and non-violent way. She instilled a love of the arts and giving back to your community.
My brother Flint Ellsworth who shares with me much of the knowledge and values passed down from our parents. We were both raised to expect the most of ourselves and to be as forgiving as possible. Whose intelligence, determination and perseverance have always been qualities that I admired.