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June 12, 2023 | Department of Health Services

Sonoma County Supervisors award $3 million for homelessness solutions

The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors today approved $3 million in additional funds for housing-focused homelessness intervention projects as part of the county’s overall goal of reducing the homeless population by 10 percent every year. Read full story


June 09, 2023 | County Administrator's Office

Weekly Roundup for June 9, 2023

Today’s digest provides helpful and important updates on the following: 1) How should Sonoma County protect trees?; 2) FCC program offers discounts on broadband internet; 3) Career opportunities with County of Sonoma; and 4) Other Sonoma County news of note Read full story


June 07, 2023 | Clerk-Recorder-Assessor-Registrar of Voters

Sonoma County Registrar of Voters seeking public feedback on updated Election Administration Plan

The Sonoma County Registrar of Voters Office announced today that it is taking public comment through June 21 on its updated draft Election Administration Plan. The draft is available online in English and Spanish by going to socovotes.com and clicking on the View New Draft Election Administration Plan link. Read full story


June 06, 2023 | Board of Supervisors Department

River MAC June 8 Agenda, Free Chipper Program

The June 8 River MAC will be held at the Monte Rio Elementary School Library and virtually via Zoom. Learn how to report road issues, traffic issues, abandoned vehicles and more through SoCo Connect. Read on for an update on the Lower Russian River Governance Study and information about the County's Chipper Program. Read full story


June 06, 2023 | County Administrator's Office

Sonoma County Supervisors award ambulance contract to Sonoma County Fire District

The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors today awarded a contract to the Sonoma County Fire District for advanced life support ground ambulance services for Exclusive Operating Area No. 1, which includes Santa Rosa, Rohnert Park and much of central Sonoma County. Read full story


June 06, 2023 | County Administrator's Office

Public hearings on 2023-24 Sonoma County budget to begin on June 13

The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors will hold annual budget hearings beginning Tuesday, June 13 at 8:30 a.m. The hearings will be streamed live with an opportunity for the public to provide input each day regarding the recommended 2023-2024 fiscal year operating plan. At the conclusion of the budget hearings, the board will adopt a final budget to serve as the strategic operating plan for the fiscal year beginning on July 1. Read full story


June 06, 2023 | County Administrator's Office

Sonoma County supervisors authorize $50,000 toward memorial honoring WWII airmen who died during training

The Board of Supervisors today authorized $50,000 toward a memorial honoring the lives of airmen who died in Sonoma County while training to fight in World War II. The town of Windsor has also committed $50,000 to the installation, which will consist of three granite panels on the Windsor Town Green. Read full story


June 06, 2023 | County Administrator's Office

Supervisors approve Sonoma Valley service hub plans

The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors today approved plans to lease an office in Sonoma Valley for a future hub for county services, bringing important economic assistance, child support and health services to an underserved community. The planned Sonoma Valley hub is part of a broader initiative to establish regional service centers in remote parts of Sonoma County with access to transportation systems to provide more equitable public access to services. Read full story


June 05, 2023 | Board of Supervisors Department

District 1 June 2023 Short Newsletter

Starting June 13th, the Board of Supervisors will commence Budget Hearings. You can review details and learn how to participate at the link below, and keep an eye on my future newsletters for information on the outcomes from Budget Hearings. Read full story


June 05, 2023 | County Administrator's Office

Public invited to comment on proposals to change Sonoma County’s Living Wage Ordinance

The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors is seeking public input on a series of proposed changes to the county’s Living Wage Ordinance during a special meeting on Monday, June 12. Read full story