Weekly Roundup for November 4, 2022

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

1. Become a Sonoma County ‘Housing Hero’
2. Election day is Tuesday, Nov. 8
3. Final drought webinar of season Nov. 10
4. Latest news from County of Sonoma

Become a Sonoma County 'Housing Hero'

Are you a homeowner or property manager? Please consider sharing or renting your home by accepting housing vouchers. Too many residents are challenged to secure quality housing, even when they have housing vouchers in hand.

The County of Sonoma and City of Santa Rosa are teaming up to celebrate “Housing Heroes” to encourage greater participation in housing rental assistance and home-sharing programs offered across Sonoma County. Participants in the campaign will demonstrate the various ways in which housing programs can improve the lives of residents while meeting the needs of property owners.

Some homeowners have opted to share their home with a fellow senior citizen or college student, for example, to help pay the mortgage, bring in extra income or to have companionship.

To learn more about Housing Heroes, rental assistance programs, and how to nominate a Housing Hero, call (707) 565-2087 or visit: https://sonomacounty.ca.gov/housing-heroes.

Don't Forget to Vote: Election Day is Tuesday, November 8

Any voters who have not already voted by mail may vote in person at one of seven vote centers located throughout the county.

Each vote center will be open through Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 8. Hours of operation for the vote centers will be 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., except on Election Day itself when the hours will be extended from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

For more information and to locate a vote center near you, please visit: 
https://sonomacounty.ca.gov/early-in-person-voting-to-begin-this-weekend-for-november-8-election?fbclid=IwAR19ekksH5qqvcJzohSMdSYwvo5st05IYp0Lln0hdri5-iIBwi5x1vDiS-4

November 10 Webinar Features Expert on Atmospheric Rivers

Please join Sonoma Water and the County of Sonoma on Zoom for a virtual town hall on Thursday, Nov. 10 at 4 p.m. to update the public on the drought emergency.

Experts will provide the latest information on drought conditions and answer your questions. Learn about the impact of the drought on California and the state’s response, the effects of climate change on our seasons, and the outlook for atmospheric rivers this winter.

Register here to view the town hall on Zoom and pose questions to panelists: 
https://sonomacounty.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_l2UFucwXQmu5KHf7q4wEOw 

Spanish and ASL interpretation will be available on Zoom. Questions may also be submitted in advance to publicaffairs@sonoma-county.org.

The briefing will be streamed live on the County of Sonoma Facebook page:https://www.facebook.com/CountyofSonoma

Live Spanish translation can be viewed on the County of Sonoma YouTube channel:
https://www.youtube.com/c/CountyofSonoma

Learn more at: https://socoemergency.org/emergency/drought/

Drought TIP: As you plan for this winter, one great way to save water is by capturing rainwater for reuse. There are many premade systems, as well as DIY options available. Once you collect the rain you can reuse it for irrigation purposes.

To learn more, or to find available rebates, visit: savingwaterpartnership.org

Drought is Here. Save Water. To learn more, visit: 
https://www.sonomawater.org/drought 

Latest News from County of Sonoma

Early in-person voting to expand for November election 
https://sonomacounty.ca.gov/early-in-person-voting-to-expand-for-november-election

Sonoma County campus to be illuminated green in support of National Veterans Awareness Week 
https://sonomacounty.ca.gov/sonoma-county-campus-to-be-illuminated-green-in-support-of-national-veterans-awareness-week

Charles M. Schulz-Sonoma County Airport Teams Up with Napa to Sonoma Wine Country Half Marathon 
https://sonomacounty.ca.gov/charles-m-schulz-sonoma-county-airport-teams-up-with-napa-to-sonoma-wine-country-half-marathon

Free holiday parking at Regional Parks for veterans and active-duty military 
https://parks.sonomacounty.ca.gov/free-holiday-parking-at-regional-parks-for-veterans-and-active-duty-military-x121641 

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