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Notice of Finding of No Significant Impact and Notice of Intent to Request Release of Funds
On or about June 25, 2024, the Sonoma County Community Development Commission will submit a request to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the release of $935,758 in Community Development Block Grants/Entitlement Grants, as authorized by the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, Title I, Part 24, Section 570, Public Law 93.-383, 88 Stat. 633, 42 U.S.C 5301-5321, as amended; the release of $1,834,186 in Home Investment Partnerships Program funds, as authorized by National Affordable Housing Act of 1990, Title II, as amended... Read full story
District 1 June 2024 Short Newsletter
June is one of my favorite months. The sun in shining, school lets out, and there are so many opportunities to enjoy nature in our county. Whether you like to swim or listen to live music outdoors, you don't have to travel far to have a wonderful summer - keep reading below for more information on a few fun Sonoma County activities! Read full story
District 3 Monthly Newsletter June 2024
Read our monthly newsletter for the latest on the 2024-2025 final budget, emergency readiness information, community engagement opportunities, and SMART news. Our newsletter also includes a community bulletin and details on upcoming local events. Read full story
Weekly Roundup for May 31, 2024
Today’s digest provides helpful and important updates on the following: 1) Latest edition of SoCo Correspondent available now; 2) Emergency preparedness tips and resources; 3) SoCo Chat podcast previews Summer 2024 road paving; 4) Other Sonoma County news of note Read full story
Special breakfast event 2023 report on the Status of Women in Sonoma County
The Report draws on data from the Voices of Sonoma County Women 2021 research project and the September 2022 release of the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) to paint a comprehensive picture of the post-pandemic experiences of women in our county. Our committee is currently focused on collaborating with community organizations to develop actionable insights and policy recommendations based on our data. We hope that the Report will empower local leaders to pursue equitable policy solutions for women in our community. Read full story
District 3 Monthly Newsletter May 2024
Read our monthly newsletter for the latest on Tierra de Rosas, 2024-25 Budget Workshops, Summer Road Work, Preparing for Wildfire Resilience, and more. Read full story
Weekly Roundup for May 24, 2024
Today’s digest provides helpful and important updates on the following: 1) Broadband mapping underway in rural Sonoma County; 2) Sanitation Rate Relief Program now accepting applications; 3) BenefitsCal.com provides support in finding, managing aid; 4) County of Sonoma named among top U.S. employers; and 5) Other Sonoma County news of note Read full story
HOME ARP Substantial Amendment and Hearing Notice
The Sonoma County Community Development Commission (Commission) proposes to amend the Sonoma County FY 2021-22 Annual Action Plan by modifying the Sonoma County HOME- ARP Allocation Plan (Allocation Plan). The Allocation Plan was adopted by the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors on March 14, 2023, and is a requirement of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the use of $2,991,512 of federal HOME-ARP grant funds. Read full story
District 1 May 2024 Newsletter
Next month, beginning June 11th, the county will commence Budget Hearings for the Fiscal Year 2024/25. Like the State of California, though not to the same extreme, the county is working with far more limited resources this upcoming Fiscal Year than recent years prior. One-time funding the county received from the state and federal government amidst the COVID-19 pandemic has largely come to an end. Read full story