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Tomorrow Night: Virtual Town Hall on Sebastopol/Gold Ridge Fire Reorganization
Do You Have Questions About Sebastopol and Gold Ridge Fire Protection District? After many years of discussion and careful analysis, the City of Sebastopol and Gold Ridge Fire Protection District have taken the steps to enhance fire protection and emergency medical response within the City, through the reorganization process. The City has set up a…
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Fire Service Reorganization
At the February 4 meeting, the Sebastopol City Council will discuss taking next steps to merge the Sebastopol Fire Department with Gold Ridge Fire Services. The Fire Ad Hoc Committee recommends reorganization as it will deliver improved services at about $1 million less per year than retaining an independent Fire Department. Reorganization will improve emergency…
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UPDATE to April 16 City Council Meeting Agenda
APRIL 12, 2024 UPDATE The agenda for next Tuesday’s Sebastopol City Council meeting has been amended to remove consideration of a cease fire resolution. Vice-mayor Stephen Zollman, who requested that the Council consider this item, stated “Based on ongoing community input and the crucial need to focus on our financial situation and other items, I…
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City Council to Pursue Merging Fire Services with Gold Ridge Fire Protection District
After years of discussion and public input, the City Council has decided to pursue merging fire services with the Gold Ridge Fire Protection District. This is largely because our response to calls for service is inadequate, either in the length of time to respond to calls, the number of qualified staff responding, or both. The key…
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Fire Services Town Hall Scheduled for September 26
The Sebastopol Fire Services Ad Hoc Committee has scheduled a Special City Council Meeting and Town Hall on September 26 at 6pm at the Youth Annex (425 Morris Street) to discuss Fire Services in Sebastopol. The committee will present a report on its work and provide an opportunity for the City Council to ask questions.…
