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August 05, 2024 | Board of Supervisors Department

District 1 August 2024 Short Newsletter

On July 27th, I attended an event celebrating the completion of the first phase of improvements to Maxwell Farms Regional Park in Sonoma. Read full story

July 22, 2024 | Board of Supervisors Department

District 1 July 2024 Newsletter

On June 14th, the Board of Supervisors unanimously approved an approximately $2.5 billion balanced budget for the Fiscal Year 2024-2025. Read full story

July 08, 2024 | Board of Supervisors Department

District 1 July 2024 Short Newsletter

I am sure we are all exhausted by this extensive heat wave, but there is an end in sight! As of writing, the Heat Advisory issued by Sonoma County's Public Health Officer had been extended to and is set to expire on Tuesday, July 9th. Please continue to stay cool and check in on friends, family, and neighbors. Read full story

June 20, 2024 | Board of Supervisors Department

District 1 June 2024 Newsletter

Red Flag warnings, fire maps, Nixle alerts, evacuation zones…these terms should be familiar to all of us in Sonoma County by now. With our first large wildland fire and our first Red Flag warning of the season both already here, I want to first and foremost thank all of our first responders currently responding to the Point Fire, and say that my heart goes out to all the residents impacted. Additionally, I wanted to take a moment to remind everyone how to stay informed on current conditions and active fires, and how to get prepared. Read full story

June 05, 2024 | Board of Supervisors Department

District 1 June 2024 Short Newsletter

June is one of my favorite months. The sun in shining, school lets out, and there are so many opportunities to enjoy nature in our county. Whether you like to swim or listen to live music outdoors, you don't have to travel far to have a wonderful summer - keep reading below for more information on a few fun Sonoma County activities! Read full story

May 20, 2024 | Board of Supervisors Department

District 1 May 2024 Newsletter

Next month, beginning June 11th, the county will commence Budget Hearings for the Fiscal Year 2024/25. Like the State of California, though not to the same extreme, the county is working with far more limited resources this upcoming Fiscal Year than recent years prior. One-time funding the county received from the state and federal government amidst the COVID-19 pandemic has largely come to an end. Read full story

May 06, 2024 | Board of Supervisors Department

District 1 May 2024 Short Newsletter

This edition of my newsletter has a lot of photos and a lot of sunshine! Perhaps it is because of the beautiful spring days - I've really been enjoying seeing folks out and about. Read full story

April 22, 2024 | Board of Supervisors Department

District 1 April 2024 Newsletter

One of the defining issues of my last few years as Supervisor has been housing and development in the Sonoma Valley. First District constituents recognize the immense need for affordable housing in the Valley, but also express hesitation and concern around plans for larger scale development projects, including the Sonoma Developmental Center (SDC). Here, I want to share my thoughts on the Eldridge Renewal project submitted by Keith Rogal and Grupe Company, the developer selected by the state Department of General Services for the redevelopment of the SDC. Read full story

April 08, 2024 | Board of Supervisors Department

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

March 18, 2024 | Board of Supervisors Department

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