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County seeks community feedback for IOLERO director recruitment process
Sonoma County in early September will launch a nationwide recruitment to select the next director of the county’s Independent Office of Law Enforcement Review and Outreach. Before the search begins, county officials want to allow the public the opportunity to provide input that will help frame the recruitment process. Read full story
Notice of Intent to Award: Comprehensive Fee Study Consulting Services RFP
The evaluation panel carefully reviewed and analyzed the proposals received in response to the Comprehensive Fee Study Consulting Services RFP solicitation. Based upon that review and analysis, we are recommending to the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors that contracts be awarded to Matrix Consulting Group and Wohlford Consulting. Read full story
County Assessor and Tax Collector warn of false ‘1098-SR’ property tax claims targeting seniors
Deva Marie Proto, Sonoma County Clerk-Recorder-Assessor, and Erick Roeser, Sonoma County Auditor-Controller-Treasurer-Tax Collector, are warning seniors and other property owners about false online claims and scam calls urging them to file a so-called ‘Form 1098-SR’ to reduce or freeze property taxes or avoid school bonds. No such IRS form exists, and these messages are not legitimate. Read full story
Job Opportunities
View our list of current and upcoming job opportunities, including Chief Information Officer, Deputy Public Administrator/Guardian/Conservator, LAFCO Executive Officer, and much more! Read full story
Sonoma County to break ground on new youth behavioral health campus at Los Guilicos
Sonoma County officials will break ground on a new youth behavioral health campus at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 26, at 322 Hood House Drive in Santa Rosa. The facility will expand access to urgently needed mental health and substance use treatment for adolescents, young adults and their families. Members of the media are invited to attend. Read full story
Sonoma Water board names Brad Sherwood interim general manager
The Sonoma Water Board of Directors has named Assistant General Manager Brad Sherwood interim general manager, effective Sept. 15. Sherwood will succeed General Manager Grant Davis, who will retire Sept. 14 after 16 years leading the agency. Read full story
Public invited to share input on federal Coastal Management Program
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is seeking comments on a plan that could lead to the dismantling of environmental protections for California’s coast. NOAA is reviewing the Coastal Management Program, which is implemented by the California Coastal Commission, the State Coastal Conservancy and the San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission. Read full story
Candidate nomination period for November 3 General Election extended to August 12 for certain offices
Sonoma County Registrar of Voters Evelyn Mendez announced that candidate nominations for the following offices up for election in November have been extended to close of business on Wednesday, Aug. 12 because one or more incumbents who were eligible to file did not do so by the Aug. 7 deadline. Read full story
Now Available - Upcoming Affordable Homeownership Opportunity from Burbank Housing in Santa Rosa, CA
A new affordable homeownership opportunity will soon be available in Santa Rosa for income eligible buyers. Burbank Housing, the program administrator for the Sonoma County Community Development Commission’s affordable homeownership programs, is partnering with Lenox Homes and Sonoma County to bring this opportunity to the community. Read full story
Notice of Intent to Award: STI Prevention and Collaboration RFP
The evaluation panel carefully reviewed and analyzed the proposals received in response to the above referenced solicitation. Based upon that review and analysis, we are recommending to the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors that the contract be awarded to Santa Rosa Community Health. Read full story
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