Weekly Roundup for February 10, 2023

Today’s digest provides helpful and important updates on the following:

1. Sonoma County Strategic Plan Annual Report now available
2. Creative Sonoma announces fellowship grant program
3. Free home energy workshop Feb. 18
4. County boards and commissions vacancies available

Sonoma County Strategic Plan Report Now Available

This week, Sonoma County published its first annual report highlighting key accomplishments in the past year under the county’s five-year Strategic Plan, which outlines the Board of Supervisors’ top priorities through 2026.

The Board of Supervisors adopted the Strategic Plan in March 2021 to align policies, programs and budget decisions with an overarching vision for the future of Sonoma County. It serves as a roadmap to enhance the quality of life in the county, identifying specific goals and objectives in five key pillars, or areas of focus.

The pillars include: 

• Climate Action and Resiliency: Make Sonoma County carbon neutral by 2030.
• Organizational Excellence: Be an innovative, effective, engaged, and transparent organization focused on quality programs and services.
• Racial Equity and Social Justice: Achieve racial equity in the provision of county services and ensure a workforce reflective of the community we serve.
• Healthy and Safe Communities: Provide quality and equitable housing, health and human services for all.
• Resilient Infrastructure: Enhance services to the community by investing in county facilities and infrastructure, including roads, buildings, communications and flood protection.

The six-page report is available at:
https://socostrategicplan.org/

To learn more, see the press release at:
https://sonomacounty.ca.gov/sonoma-county-issues-first-in-series-of-annual-reports-highlighting-accomplishments-under-strategic-plan

Creative Sonoma Announces Fellowship Grant Program

Creative Sonoma, a division of Sonoma County Economic Development Board, announced the second year of fellowship grants available to emerging and mid-career artists and culture workers who work within, on behalf of, or to support Sonoma County’s communities of color.

The Arts and Cultural Equity Fellowship Program exists to uplift and promote the artistic and economic advancement of six arts and culture workers (Fellows) with funding, training, mentorship, and increased connection to the local arts and business communities.

The application deadline is March 6, 2023.

Learn more and apply at:
https://www.creativesonoma.org/ace-fellows/

Read the press release at:
https://sonomaedb.org/creative-sonoma-announces-2nd-year-of-fellowship-grant-program

Sonoma County Climate Division Hosts Home Energy Workshop

What uses the most energy in your home? What repairs or upgrades around the house will make the biggest impact on your energy bills? What DIY projects can you tackle yourself? Why all the buzz about going all-electric?

Dig into all of that and more during the FREE home energy workshop brought to you by the County of Sonoma’s Climate Action and Resiliency Division.

WHEN:  Feb. 18 from 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
WHERE:  Santa Rosa Central Library, 211 E Street in Santa Rosa

REGISTRATION:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/490801890667

Opportunities to Get Involved with Local Government

There are several opportunities to get involved with Sonoma County government by serving on local boards, commissions, and committees.

Currently, the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors is seeking community members to fill vacant positions on the Independent Citizens’ Pension Committee.

What is the Independent Citizens' Pension Committee?

The goal of the Independent Citizens' Pension Committee is to provide recommendations that will further the Board’s efforts to ensure a more fair, equitable and sustainable County pension system.

The committee is intended to bolster community engagement, add insight and value to a challenging and complex process, and build an improved understanding for all parties.

To apply, visit:
https://sonoma-county.granicus.com/boards/w/808bd6e42edf8e0f/boards/36900

To learn more, visit:
https://sonomacounty.ca.gov/administrative-support-and-fiscal-services/county-administrators-office/projects/pension-reform/committees/independent-citizens-pension-committee