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ESC Negotiations Public Update
The County of Sonoma and ESC met for their fourth bargaining session on February 7, 2023. The parties continued discussions on the County’s total compensation survey. The parties are scheduled to resume negotiations on February 15, 2023. Read full story
Weekly Roundup for February 3, 2023
Today’s digest provides helpful and important updates on the following: 1) Transit Equity Day this Saturday – Ride Free!; 2) Zero Waste Sonoma announces Healdsburg collection event; and 3) Other Sonoma County news of note Read full story
ESC Negotiations Public Update
The County of Sonoma and ESC met for their third bargaining session on February 3, 2023. The County provided its initial economic proposal, which included a three-year term, immediate market equity adjustments, cost of living adjustments in each year of the contract, increased County medical contributions, and additional legacy-employee pension cost share provisions. The Union proposed modifications related to various contract sections, including staff development and wellness allowance, vacation savings plan, licensure reimbursements, premium pay for field work, and uniforms. The parties are scheduled to resume negotiations on February 7, 2023. Read full story
RFP for Medical Support for Disaster Shelters - All Hazards
Sonoma County Department of Health Services (DHS) is seeking a Contractor(s) to provide medical services at shelters established within Sonoma County in response to a disaster. Read full story
District 3 Newsletter Jan 2023
Read our January 2023 Newsletter for updates on new county leadership, climate action news, regional storm response, and information on community announcements and local events. Read full story
Negotiations Public Updates:
The County of Sonoma and SEIU met for their eleventh bargaining session on January 25, 2023. Sonoma County Employees’ Retirement Association (SCERA) Chief Executive Officer, Julie Wyne presented on considerations of pension cost-of-living adjustments for future recipients. Read full story
Commission on the Status of Women, Sonoma County Spirit Award
The Sonoma County Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) is proud to announce our third annual Sonoma County Spirit Award! We are excited to recognize five outstanding leaders in 2023 and continue to highlight people improving the lives of women and girls for years to come. Winners will be announced and presented at the March 2023 Commission on the Status of Women meeting. Read full story
District 1 January 2023 Newsletter
Happy New Year! I hope you had a joyful holiday season and that your 2023 is off to a good start, rain included!Original Publishing Date: 1/23/23 Read full story
Housing Element, Land Use, Governance Study & MAC Update - February 2
We’re hearing quite a bit from West County communities about the Draft Environmental Impact Review (DEIR) which proposes upzoning of certain properties to provide additional housing in unincorporated areas. So we thought we’d take a moment to fill you in on process, share upcoming opportunities to comment and participate, and also provide some background. Read full story
Governance Workshop February 4 and MAC meetings updates
You are invited to attend an in-person Community Workshop to provide feedback on the Lower Russian River Governance Study on Saturday, February 4th, from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm at Guerneville School Multi Purpose Room at 14630 Armstrong Woods Road.Help identify what government services should be improved, expanded, or newly provided to improve the overall quality of life in the Lower Russian River region. Coffee, food, childcare, and Spanish interpretation will be provided. Read full story