I have known Britta Johnson since 2000 and had the pleasure of working closely with her during my ten plus years as a Prestwood parent. I served on Prestwood’s SITE Council with her, and we co-chaired the Prestwood Jog-a-thon and Prestwood Direct fundraising events. I... Continue

I am writing to urge that city residents join me and vote Yes on Measure W to renew the existing Urban Growth Boundary (UGB).  I canvassed several precincts and campaigned for the original UGB ballot initiative approved by the voters with a 64 percent yes... Continue

As a long time Sonoma architect and Valley residents, we encourage voters in our community. Vote yes on Measure W to renew the existing Urban Growth Boundary. It is for the betterment of the citizens of the city of Sonoma and of Sonoma Valley.  -- Adrian and Mary... Continue

I live in Area 5 of the Sonoma Valley Unified School District. As a former SVUSD superintendent and middle school principal in the SVUSD for 18 years, I have had many people ask me which candidate to support for Trustee of Area 5 in the... Continue

I must object very strongly to your endorsement of the Measure W Exclusionary Urban Growth Boundary. In your statement you have been influenced by the full page ad those supporters took out in your paper, by falsely stating that Measure W “is an affordable mandate”.... Continue

Voting YES  on Measure W will renew the existing 2000 voter-approved Urban Growth Boundary (similar to the City Limit boundaries) for another 20 years. Supporting the renewal of the Urban Growth Boundary (UGB), which is a land-use planning tool, will focus new and rehabilitated urban... Continue

Like nearly all of our neighbors here in the valley, I’ve become too familiar with our annual fires and the accompanying stress, confusion, and inconvenience. I’m grateful not to have lost my former home in Sonoma in 2017, nor my current home in Oakmont this... Continue

Gina Cuclis, the Vice President of the Sonoma County Board of Education, is seeking re-election. I have known Gina for many years and am extremely impressed with her public service accomplishments, her professionalism, ethics, and sincere concern about educational issues. She’s lived and raised her... Continue

As you might know, there’s controversy in the City of Sonoma over something which the voters decided about years ago: cannabis businesses operating in the City limits. When I say ‘cannabis businesses’ I’m not referring to the great Dispensary Controversy (that’s another topic) but rather... Continue