Sean Payne

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Written By Sharon Kirk

Sean Payne is the Owner/Founder of LivXplore Real Estate & Lifestyle in downtown Petaluma. In 2010, through the California Association of Realtors, he was named Sonoma County's Future Leader, enabling him to advocate for stronger homeowner protections alongside state legislators. In 2013, he earned Petaluma’s Realtor of the Year award.

Sean served on the Petaluma Downtown Association Board from 2012 to 2015. Passionate about sustainable urban living, he champions alternative transportation to enhance city livability.

Frustrated by local housing challenges, he joined Urban Chat in 2023, became a board member in 2024, and serves as Vice Chair in 2025. He chaired Urban Chat’s 2nd Annual Better Cities Film Festival to promote innovative urban solutions.

A committed youth basketball coach, avid fisherman, and car tinkerer, Sean thrives in the North Bay, building community through real estate and local initiatives. 

You can reach Sean at .
Sharon Kirk

Sharon joined Urban Chat in 2017 following a spontaneous meeting with Kevin McDonnell at the Petaluma Engagement Fair (sponsored by PCRC). Her interest in Petaluma city planning stems from her years of living in vibrant, walkable cities including San Francisco and Göteborg, Sweden. Sharon assists with Urban Chat promotional activities and acts as co-chair of the Know Before You Grow educational committee. And despite her hesitation as an introvert, she occasionally hosts events.

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