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District 1 July 2023 Newsletter
The Board of Supervisors concluded budget hearings on June 16th, 2023, approving a $2.3 billion budget for the 2023/2024 Fiscal Year. I am incredibly grateful for the hard work of our budget staff in the County Administrator’s office, and our CAO Christina Rivera, for guiding us through the process. Read full story
District 1 July 2023 Short Newsletter
I hope you had a safe and celebratory Fourth of July holiday filled with family, friends, and sunshine! Continue reading for information on upcoming events, announcements, and community news. Read full story
District 1 June 2023 Newsletter
I am thrilled to announce that, after a long-term effort, on June 6th the Board of Supervisors approved plans to lease the offices at the Nelson Building on Lomita Avenue on the border of the Springs and the City of Sonoma for a future hub for county services. Read full story
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
District 1 May 2023 Newsletter
May is Mental Health Matters Month in Sonoma County. On May 2nd, the Board of Supervisors met in a special all-day meeting organized by our Department of Health Services at the Finley Center in Santa Rosa to discuss mental health care needs in Sonoma County. Read full story
District 1 May 2023 Short Newsletter
I'll keep my intro short, because there is a lot going on in the First District this month! Keep reading below for events, announcements, updates, and community news! Read full story
District 1 April 2023 Short Newsletter
This year, Board of Supervisors Chair Chris Coursey assigned me as the Board representative to Aging Together, a leadership committee in the county’s Adult and Aging Division. Issues impacting older adults are very important to residents of my District, so this assignment was a natural fit. Read full story
District 1 April 2023 Short Newsletter
At the March 14th Board of Supervisors meeting, our Board approved an ordinance to prohibit new retail fuel stations and prohibit expansion of fossil fuel infrastructure for existing retail fuel stations. This follows in the footsteps of several other jurisdictions in Sonoma County, including Petaluma and Sebastopol, and has been a priority for myself and Supervisor Hopkins (in our work on the Board's Climate Ad Hoc) for some time. Read full story
District 1 March 2023 Newsletter
This month, I could not decide on one topic to write about – there is too much going on! Instead, I will be providing brief updates on a few topics that have been on my mind and keeping me busy over the last few weeks. Read full story
District 1 March 2023 Short Newsletter
Flooding, hail storms, snow - what hasn't Sonoma County seen this winter? I know I am ready for warmer days, but the sight of snow dotting our peaks is a beautiful one we don't get every year, so I will appreciate it while it lasts and hope it makes an enduring impact on our drought conditions. Read full story