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City now accepting parklet beautification reimbursement applications

Businesses in city limits that have expanded service to parklets may be eligible for reimbursement of costs of decorative materials. The City’s Parklet Beautification Reimbursement Program is designed to support the use of parklets in the public right-of-way by businesses affected by COVID-19 health regulations and to support a vibrant downtown environment that benefits all … Continued

City Council Meeting – November 16th, 6:00PM

A meeting of Sonoma City Council will be held on Monday, October 19th at 6:00 pm. View the full agenda including items on the consent calendar on our CivicWeb Portal.  The items to be considered on the regular calendar are: Provisions of the City’s Minimum Wage Ordinance Regarding the Health Benefits Options to Site and Promote Public Access … Continued

COVID-19 testing guidance for Sonoma County businesses

Local businesses can play a pivotal role in helping to prevent and mitigate the spread of COVID-19 by testing, working with community partners, and modeling best practices. Sonoma County Department of Health Services (DHS) and the Economic Development Board (EDB) are asking local businesses to help slow the spread and open the economy. Learn more … Continued

Recommendations for safer holidays and travel

The following is a press release from the County of Sonoma – Leer en Español The Sonoma County Department of Health Services today joined health officers from the counties of Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Monterey, Napa, San Mateo, San Francisco, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz and the city of Berkeley in issuing joint recommendations for staying … Continued

Sonoma City Council Resolution Declares Climate Emergency

At their Monday, November 2nd meeting, the City Council unanimously adopted a Climate Emergency Resolution. The Climate Emergency Resolution is a declaration by the City Council to support taking emergency action to reverse global climate change. Watch a recording (item starts at 18:00). The resolution includes the ambitious goal of reducing greenhouse gases to net … Continued

Preliminary Results on Local Ballot Measures

The County continues to process a large number of mailed ballots, and the election is not final until the results are certified by the County. Election results will change throughout the canvass period as vote-by-mail ballots, provisional ballots, and other ballots are processed. As of November 6, the “Unofficial Partial Results” for City ballot measures … Continued

Harrington and Ding elected to City Council

The two candidates running unopposed for two open seats on the Sonoma City Council will be sworn in at the City Council meeting of either December 7 or December 14, depending on the date that the County officially certifies the election results. Incumbent Amy Harrington was reelected to a second term and will be joined … Continued

Sonoma City Council Hires Dave Kiff as Interim City Manager

At their meeting of November 2, 2020, the Sonoma City Council approved an employment agreement with Dave Kiff to serve as Interim City Manager of Sonoma.  He will take the reins on January 1, 2021, after current City Manager Cathy Capriola steps down for retirement at the end of December. Dave Kiff is currently serving … Continued

CURA Project offers supportive services and financial aid for LatinX and Indigenous residents affected by COVID-19

Spanish below- The COVID-19 Urgent Response and Aid (CURA) Project will deliver much-needed supportive services, connection to healthcare and testing navigation, and emergency financial assistance to the LatinX and Indigenous residents of Sonoma County. The wrap-around support and emergency financial assistance are reserved for those in highest need. Please make sure that you look over … Continued

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