Measure G sales tax would bolster fire services
Following multiple years of wildfires and a sense that this is in fact “the new normal,” it seems like an ideal time to pitch a sales tax increase to cover revamping and expanding fire services. However, plans for change and expansion have been in the works prior to the current sense of urgency. On the March ballot, Measure G, if approved, will add a half-cent to sales tax throughout the county.
Budget numbers better than anticipated, reach code decision pushed off for further review
Though there were three items on the agenda for the Nov. 18 Windsor Town Council, the meeting began with the report that one of the items, a first reading of a repeal of the town’s all-electric reach code, was being continued to a later date.
Petition calls for mayor’s resignation in response to council comments
Discussion on police policy on use of force now agendized for next meeting
Army Corp of Engineers say bridge called into question is sound
The pedestrian bridge at the Warm Springs Dam at the Lake Sonoma Visitor’s Center and hatchery is a heavily trafficked and popular place for folks who want to take in the sites or get a glimpse of fish, and while the old bridge seems to have a sag, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers San Francisco Division says the bridge is sound.
Heirloom Expo returns for another year of pure food and education
For the eighth year in a row the Heirloom Expo returns to Sonoma County, with three packed days of food, education and fun, Sept. 10 through 12. The celebration of small-scale, organic and sustainable farming returns with a variety of new displays, new speakers and some new vendors.
Airport studying noise mitigation
New solar panels will also make airport one of the first all-electric of its size
Annual grad walk through the town’s elementary schools
With high energy music from Katy Perry and others on the sound system and excited schoolchildren drumming their hands on the floor, it was noisy at Healdsburg Elementary/Charter School last Friday morning.
Housing committee to tackle growth control, funding, granny units
Healdsburg’s Community Housing Committee has a full agenda for its April 30 meeting, which will be held on Monday at 5 p.m. at Healdsburg City Hall.
