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A Message from City Manager Don Schwartz on City Funding for the Senior Center
I understand that there have been many concerns and questions about potential cuts in City funding for the Senior Center. I’d like to thank those that have shared your views – that’s an important part of local government. I value your input and appreciate the time you take to share your thoughts. I’d also like…
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Change to February 20 City Council Meeting
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PG&E Performing Work to Enhance Safety and Reliability of Natural Gas System
PG&E will be replacing equipment on our natural gas system in Sebastopol. This work will help enhance natural gas safety and reliability for our community. The work will take place near Murphy Avenue, Brittain Avenue, Dutton Avenue, Huntley Street, Florence Avenue, Neva Street and Jesse Street in Sebastopol. Letters were mailed in January to the…
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Sebastopol to explore creating Enterprise Infrastructure Financing District (EIFD)
The City Council approved pursuing funding infrastructure needs (roads, water and sewer systems, buildings, etc.) without increasing taxes. We will explore creating what’s called an Enterprise Infrastructure Financing District (EIFD). This process commits a portion of future property taxes to these needs. We are doing this in partnership with the County, which would contribute a…
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New Ambulance Provider in Sebastopol
On Tuesday, January 16th, Sonoma County Fire District will begin providing ambulance services in our city and throughout most of Sonoma County. The current Posts (predetermined standby locations) that will generally service our city are: Graton Fire, Gold Ridge Fire, and Hwy 12 & Llano Road. Residents may see vehicles around town with “Sonoma County…
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Don Schwartz is Sebastopol’s New City Manager
The City of Sebastopol welcomes Don Schwartz as its new city manager. Mr. Schwartz previously served as the assistant city manager of Rohnert Park since April of 2014, where he provided leadership to successfully attract new businesses to the city, contributed to balanced budgets each year, helped to establish a positive working environment, and increased…
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Lauralee Aho, ZeroWaste Superhero
(A ZeroWaste Superhero) Lauralee Aho contributes greatly to the welfare and quality of life of the residents of Burbank Heights and Orchards, a low-income senior community of over 200 residents here in Sebastopol. She is coordinator of the residents’ group, a prime mover in all art-related activities and involved in almost everything happening at BHO.…
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Sebastopol City Council Elects New Mayor & Vice Mayor
At the opening of its October 5th meeting, the Sebastopol City Council elected Vice Mayor Diana Gardner Rich as mayor and Councilmember Stephen Zollman as vice mayor for the next year. Outgoing Mayor Neysa Hinton, who will now serve as a regular city councilmember, delivered parting remarks reflecting upon the achievements and challenges of the…
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Sebastopol Prepares to Welcome Don Schwartz as New City Manager
SEBASTOPOL PREPARES TO WELCOME DON SCHWARTZ AS NEW CITY MANAGER SEBASTOPOL, Calif., Nov. 15, 2023 — After an ongoing process of several months, the Sebastopol City Council is expected to approve the appointment of Don Schwartz to the position of City Manager at its next regular meeting on November 21. Currently the Assistant City Manager for Rohnert…
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Upcoming Vacancies on Climate Action Committee
