Susan Gorin represents the First District as a member of the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors, an area that includes the entire Sonoma Valley.
Sonoma Developmental Center – what’s happening, what’s next
Over the past several years, I have heard from countless constituents, in my district and across the county and region, sharing their... Continue
Homelessness in Sonoma Valley — an update
Homelessness is not a new issue for the Sonoma Valley; indeed, there have been countless meetings both public and behind the scenes... Continue
Climate action at the County level
As the Caldor Fire threatens South Lake Tahoe and Hurricane Ida batters the South and East, I am increasingly, constantly, and inescapably... Continue
Why are we having so many Recall Elections?
On September 14, Sonoma County voters will cast their votes on two recall elections facing the state and the county: those of California... Continue
Stepping back out into the First District
Like many who are fully vaccinated, I am slowly but surely (and safely) returning to in-person events and community gatherings, even... Continue
$2b County budget approved — so what’s funded?
It feels like just yesterday that the Board of Supervisors adopted the budget for the 2020/2021 Fiscal Year. Budget hearings were one... Continue
Roads, roads, roads…
It will come as no surprise that one of the top issues for residents of the First District is – of course – roads! The last year... Continue
A busy month for your Board of Supervisors
“Undoubtedly, cannabis is a divisive issue in our community.” After more than a year of critical focus on the COVID-19... Continue
Preparing for yet another dry year
As I write this column, it is an unusually warm spring day, and red flag alerts have been issued for Solano County and other east bay... Continue
Preparing for yet another dry year
There’s a sense of optimism in the air as we emerge from our pandemic fog after more than a year of a challenging, transformed existence... Continue
