Though we’ve experienced some cooler temperatures and even some light rain this summer, looking out at the golden hills throughout this County makes it clear that the respite we had is over, the vegetation is dry, and fire season is here. Now is the time... Continue
Board Walk
Here’s an update on several topics of interest to residents of the First District. Broadband Progress – The Board of Supervisors has approved an agreement between the County and Golden State Connect Authority on expanding broadband internet infrastructure, as well as $1.5 million in American... Continue
The Board of Supervisors approved 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. Some highlights from... Continue
I am thrilled to announce that, after a long-term effort, on June 6 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... Continue
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... Continue
I have spent many a recent winter praying for rain, and this season, its finally came! Beginning in late December, we saw storm after storm pummel our state – sometimes you get more than what you asked for. Climate change has pushed our county into... Continue
Happy New Year! I hope you had a joyful holiday season and that your 2023 is off to a good start, rain included! And what a start we have had. This morning rain poured down on my roof, and I thought it would never... Continue
It’s possible that I say this every year, but it’s never untrue – 2022 flew by! More clichés from your county Supervisor: it was busy, challenging, fulfilling, frustrating, humbling, rewarding; I could go on and on. While our period of extreme drought continues, I am... Continue
In my ten years as First District Supervisor I have never, until this year, received so much positive feedback and appreciation from the community on our Sonoma County roads. I’ve received notes from folks driving on Lawndale, Kenilworth, Dunbar, and many more, reaching out with... Continue
What a year this has been. First Covid, then the Walbridge and Meyers Fires, and now the Glass Fire have tested our community again and again, with a few power shutdowns thrown in to keep us on edge. I am in awe of our first... Continue