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District 1 June 2025 Newsletter
Dear Friends, I hope this message finds you well. As your County Supervisor, I am honored to serve our community and work on building a safer, stronger, and more vibrant community. This is the first edition of my quarterly newsletter in which I want to keep you informed, engaged, and connected with the work my team and I are doing and resources that I think will be helpful to you. Read full story
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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