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Weekly Roundup for February 10, 2023
Today’s digest provides helpful and important updates on the following: 1) Sonoma County Strategic Plan Annual Report now available; 2) Creative Sonoma announces fellowship grant program; 3) Free home energy workshop Feb. 18; and 4) County boards and commissions vacancies available Read full story
HOME ARP Notice of Availability for Public Comment and Notice of Public Hearing
The Sonoma County Community Development Committee and the Cities and Towns Advisory Committee will hold concurrent public hearings to review and recommend approval of the draft HOME ARP Allocation Plan to the Board of Supervisors, who will consider the plan at a future meeting in March of 2023. Read full story
RFP for Infectious Disease Testing and Vaccine Administration
The County of Sonoma is pleased to invite you to respond to a Request for Proposals for Infectious Disease Testing and Vaccine Administration. The purpose of this RFP is to solicit proposals from qualified vendors to provide and independently manage clinical staff to administer infectious disease vaccines and perform infectious disease testing via CDC approved methods, current and future. Service locations may be expanded based upon the demand and in the event of an emergency or declared disaster. Read full story
Negotiations Public Updates:
The County of Sonoma and representatives of SEIU Local 1021 met for their 13th bargaining session on February 8, 2023. During this session, both parties reached a number of tentative agreements on non-economic issues, provided counter proposals, and engaged in discussions around pending matters. Read full story
District 1 February 2023 Short Newsletter
I'm back with another short-form newsletter, though it's hard to keep these short! Please continue reading below for announcements, information on upcoming events, and community news, and in my next newsletter I will be writing about our recent storms, their impacts on Sonoma County residents, and their effect on drought. Read full story
ESC Negotiations Public Update
The County of Sonoma and ESC met for their fourth bargaining session on February 7, 2023. The parties continued discussions on the County’s total compensation survey. The parties are scheduled to resume negotiations on February 15, 2023. Read full story
Weekly Roundup for February 3, 2023
Today’s digest provides helpful and important updates on the following: 1) Transit Equity Day this Saturday – Ride Free!; 2) Zero Waste Sonoma announces Healdsburg collection event; and 3) Other Sonoma County news of note Read full story
ESC Negotiations Public Update
The County of Sonoma and ESC met for their third bargaining session on February 3, 2023. The County provided its initial economic proposal, which included a three-year term, immediate market equity adjustments, cost of living adjustments in each year of the contract, increased County medical contributions, and additional legacy-employee pension cost share provisions. The Union proposed modifications related to various contract sections, including staff development and wellness allowance, vacation savings plan, licensure reimbursements, premium pay for field work, and uniforms. The parties are scheduled to resume negotiations on February 7, 2023. Read full story
RFP for Medical Support for Disaster Shelters - All Hazards
Sonoma County Department of Health Services (DHS) is seeking a Contractor(s) to provide medical services at shelters established within Sonoma County in response to a disaster. Read full story
District 3 Newsletter Jan 2023
Read our January 2023 Newsletter for updates on new county leadership, climate action news, regional storm response, and information on community announcements and local events. Read full story