Local business owners, executives and nonprofit organizations: The Economic Development Board (EDB) has contracted with Dr. Robert Eyler, principal of Economic Forensics and Analytics, to conduct a thorough analysis of the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic in Sonoma County. To assist in accurately measuring local impact, they are conducting a weekly survey of local … Continued
The Sonoma County health officer has issued an updated amended parks closure order that allows limited access to parks for outdoor recreational activities beginning May 13, 2020, and until further notice. The order replaces the total parks closure order of March 23, 2020 and the amended parks closure order of April 28, 2020. Please read … Continued
The following is a press release from the County of Sonoma from May 12, 2020 – download en Espanol Sonoma County’s health officer today further eased restrictions on outdoor recreation during the Covid-19 pandemic by issuing an order that allows park agencies to reopen some parking lots and sports facilities. The health order means residents … Continued
Along with many businesses, city finances have been hit hard by the economic impacts of the coronavirus pandemic. With a tourism-based local economy, the City of Sonoma is reliant on hotel and sales taxes which represents 54% of the City’s General Fund budget. While City revenues were trending at or above projections prior to the … Continued
Leer En Espanol The Sonoma County Health Officer today amended the Public Shelter-in-Place Health Order to reopen retail stores for curbside pickup and delivery, effective 12:01 a.m. on May 8, 2020. These businesses include but are not limited to bookstores, jewelry stores, toy stores, clothing stores, shoe stores, home and furnishing stores, sporting goods stores, antique stores, … Continued
The City Council will hold a City Budget Update and Study Session to discuss the financial impacts of the Coronavirus Public Health Emergency and the Resulting Economic Emergency on Friday, May 8, 2020, at 1:00 PM. See the full agenda on our CivicWeb Portal. The update and study session will include: Overview of Pandemic Impact … Continued
The following is a press release issued by the Sonoma Volunteer Firefighter’s Association (SVFA), the organizers of Sonoma’s Hometown Fourth of July Celebration. “With duty comes responsibility, and the responsibilities that our Sonoma Volunteer Firefighters are facing due to the current global pandemic has required us to deliberate decisions that they never imagined considering. Although … Continued
On May 4, 2020, the City Council of the City of Sonoma adopted a resolution deferring the scheduled July 2020 water rate increase of 7.5% for six months. The water rate increase will now take place on January 1, 2021. This City Council action was taken because the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic are … Continued
Sonoma County’s Emergency Food Network Needs Financial Help Now More Than Ever! Community organizations such as Redwood Empire Food Bank and Sonoma Valley Meal have been providing critically needed food security to families and seniors in the Sonoma Valley during the COVID-19 emergency. However, they need donations to keep going. If you are able to … Continued
The City Council will be considering a Commercial Eviction Moratorium Ordinance at tonight’s meeting. The City Attorney has provided some additional documents that will be provided to the Council for their review. City Attorney Memo Explaining Proposed Changes – Commercial Eviction Moratorium Ordinance Proposed Changes to Commercial Eviction Moratorium Ordinance
