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Chip It, Don't Skip It
Spring has sprung and the free County Chipper Program has opened early for your convenience! We are now accepting applications from unincorporated County residents for the 2024 chipping season. Read full story
District 1 April 2024 Short Newsletter
I'm writing this newsletter on a rainy April morning, but I'm certain that sunnier days are ahead! I always remind myself that we can never take the rain for granted, especially here in Sonoma County. Read full story
Weekly Roundup for April 5, 2024
Today’s digest provides helpful and important updates on the following: 1) Seasonal free woodchipper program is now open; 2) Sheriff’s Office host Bodega Bay town hall on May 2; 3) State Hwy. 12 weekend traffic advisory; 4) Public input needed by April 30 for climate action plan; and 5) Other Sonoma County news of note Read full story
EARLY NOTICE AND PUBLIC REVIEW OF A PROPOSED ACTIVITY IN A 100-YEAR FLOODPLAIN
This is to give notice that the Sonoma County Community Development Commission (Commission) has determined that the following proposed action under consideration is located in the 100-year floodplain. The Commission will be identifying and evaluating practicable alternatives to locating the action in the floodplain, as well as potential impacts on the floodplain from the proposed action. This is required by Executive Order 11988, in accordance with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) regulations at 24 CFR 55.20 Subpart C Procedures for Making Determinations on Floodplain Management. Read full story
FY 2024 CoC Renewal Evaluations: Rating & Ranking Process for the Continuum of Care Competition (Materials due May 01, 2024)
The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) requires that local CoC’s prioritize all renewal and new projects submitted in our consolidated application for the CoC Program. As in previous years, CoC staff will work on the evaluation of existing projects, also called “renewal” projects, prior to the release of HUD’s Continuum of Care Program Notice of Funding Opportunity. Read full story
Weekly roundup for March 29, 2024
Today’s digest provides helpful and important updates on the following: 1) Latest edition of SoCo Correspondent now available; 2) April 2 deadline for Homeless Coalition Board applications; 3) Job fair April 17 at Charles M. Schulz – Sonoma County Airportand 4) New SoCo Chat podcast episodes released; and 5) Other Sonoma County news of note Read full story
Racial Equity Workgroup Vacancies - Application Period now Open!
We are excited to announce an opportunity for passionate and committed individuals to join the Racial Equity Workgroup as we continue our important journey toward a more just and equitable system of homeless services! Read full story
Weekly roundup for March 22, 2024
Today’s digest provides helpful and important updates on the following: 1) Listen to classical music composed inside the Sonoma County jail and performed by Juilliard musicians; 2) Sonoma County airport to refurbish runway; 3) SoCo Chat: Helping our furry friends; and 4) Other Sonoma County news of note. Read full story
District 1 March 2024 Newsletter
On Wednesday, March 20th, the County Administrator’s Office will conduct a First District Listening Session to hear community concerns and inputs around the state of rental housing in unincorporated areas of Sonoma County, particularly the First District. Please view the flyer below for more information, and we hope to see you there! Read full story