Dear Editor, The following letter has been sent to the Sonoma County Planning Commission: 16 April 2016 Sonoma County Planning Commission c/o Jane Riley, AICP Permit and Resource Management Department 2550 Ventura Avenue Santa Rosa, CA 95403 RE: Input on the Proposed Vacation Rental Exclusion... Continue
Letters To The Editor
After listening to people who opposed a ban on leaf blowers, the Sonoma Neighbors Against Leaf Blowers (SNALB) proposed a compromise to the Sonoma City Council, basically suggesting that they prohibit only gas-powered leaf blowers and allow electric ones. Three members of the city council... Continue
I recently became aware of the proposed change in allocating city grant funds for non-profits. I am particularly concerned about the cut in funding for Vintage House. As a senior, I find Vintage House to be a valuable asset to the community. I am a... Continue
The wisdom of the 1992 Space Rent Protection Ordinance has proven itself year after year, allowing park owners reasonable return on investments and citizens, many elderly and lower income families, a safe and desirable location considerably free from excessive worry over exploitive rent increases and... Continue
This week our nation will focus on volunteers and their countless hours of service. In the media individuals will be spotlighted for their extraordinary contributions and collectively volunteers will be recognized for their power to make a difference. Volunteering, although not unique to the United... Continue
With the pending ownership change of Sonoma and Glen Ellen Markets, I feel compelled to share some thoughts on Dale and Don, and how their business model stands out in a town full of philanthropy. With their well thought out exit strategy from a business... Continue
There has been a lot of concern expressed recently about the housing crisis, especially the short supply of affordable rental housing. Much of the focus has been on competing long-range solutions such as apartment and rental housing rent control versus the need to build more... Continue
Here is my thinking on the up shot of the Planning department and City management.. They are ignorant of environmental and sustainability project savvy. They will approve new projects based on their ignorance instead of hard facts. They will not fix or solve the current... Continue
I appreciate that you did not share that video and placed the concern for two kids ahead of clicks and traffic. The bigger story can still be told without compromising children's dignity and by being the adult in the room. I took some flack myself... Continue
Utterly ridiculous. The traffic liability concerns alone should have stopped this in its tracks. The first person who gets hit by a car at either Spain/1st or Spain/2nd or is delayed care because the SVFD can't get through the traffic congestion is going to have... Continue