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City Manager’s Message: City of Santa Rosa Public Budgeting Community Survey
The City of Santa Rosa is conducting a community survey to gather input on budget priorities, public services, and future City goals. The survey will be open through Feb. 14, 2025. Your responses will be instrumental in guiding decisions on how funds are allocated, ensuring they are used effectively to address the most pressing needs of our community. By sharing your feedback, you’ll help shape the future of Santa Rosa, making it a more vibrant, sustainable, and responsive city for everyone. For printed copies of the survey, please call 707-543-3192 or email Community Engagement at CommunityEngagement@srcity.org.
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 Santa Rosa City Council Selects Mark Stapp as Mayor and Eddie Alvarez as Vice Mayor
On Dec. 17, the Santa Rosa City Council selected Mark Stapp, representing District 2, to serve as mayor of Santa Rosa through December 2026. Eddie Alvarez, representing District 1, was named vice mayor for 2025. Caroline Bañuelos, representing District 5, was sworn in as a new council member, succeeding longtime Council Member Chris Rogers, who was elected to the state Assembly in November. Reelected members Eddie Alvarez (District 1), Dianna MacDonald (District 3), and Natalie Rogers (District 7) were also sworn in. Stapp expressed gratitude for the opportunity to serve as mayor and emphasized his commitment to working with the council and the community to address key issues. The next council meeting is set for Jan. 7, 2025.
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Downtown Parking Specials This Holiday Season
Enjoy stress-free holiday shopping in downtown Santa Rosa! Now through Jan. 1, enjoy the first hour free in city garages (Monday-Friday), free parking in garages on weekends, and free meter parking Sundays, Christmas and New Year’s Day.
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Proposed Water and Sewer Rate Increases for 2025-29
Santa Rosa Water is proposing rate increases over the next five years to fund improvements to your public water, sewer, and water reuse systems; and ensure a safe a reliable water future for our community.
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Keep People Housed-Sonoma Pilot Program is Open
Preventing homelessness is one step closer to ending it — so let's keep people housed in the first place. This new regional program provides essential support for residents at risk of homelessness. LEARN MORE
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City Council Approves Recology Sonoma Marin Rate Adjustment
Recology, Santa Rosa’s exclusive waste hauler, supports a cleaner, greener city by managing recycling, landfill, and organic waste collection, will implement a 3.4% rate increase in January 2025. LEARN MORE
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Discover Santa Rosa Insights: Your Interactive Public Data Dashboard
Santa Rosa Insights empowers residents with a new, powerful suite of interactive data dashboards designed to provide a clear and transparent view of the City’s initiatives and services. LEARN MORE
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Clean Slate Tattoo Removal Program to Launch Jan. 1, 2025
Residents with visible tattoos associated with gangs, hate groups, or human trafficking may receive no-cost laser tattoo removal services through this new Violence Prevention Partnership program. LEARN MORE
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Easy Zero Waste Holiday Tree Composting Options
Keep your holiday tree out of the landfill! Learn about convenient local composting options to reduce organic waste and support a greener Santa Rosa this season. LEARN MORE
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Winter Ready: Safety Tips from the Santa Rosa Fire Department
As we move into winter, the Santa Rosa Fire Department reminds residents to be mindful of fire hazards that can arise during cold weather. Tips to help ensure a safe winter season for you and your loved ones include installing and checking carbon monoxide and smoke detectors in your home, being mindful of heating safety especially when using space heaters, and taking precautions when using candles and holiday decorations.
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Saturday, Dec. 21, 10 a.m. to noon - Spend some time out of the house after a rainy few weeks by joining Santa Rosa Creek Stewards and Russian Riverkeeper for a cleanup on Prince Memorial Greenway.
Monday to Friday, Dec. 30 to Jan. 3 - Learn the sport of fencing or archery and sword for kids ages 7-12 at Fencing Adventure Camp or Archery and Sword Adventure Camp.
Wednesday, Jan. 1, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Kick off your fitness resolution with a splash and join our year-round lap swimmers for the first workout of the year.
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 Check out these positions below or visit SRCity.org/Jobs for many other opportunities with the City.
The City of Santa Rosa offers outstanding career opportunities with competitive salaries and excellent benefits, such as health, vision, and dental insurance.
Performs a wide range of maintenance and repair of City vehicles and equipment in compliance with established rules and regulations. The recruitment closes on Jan. 3 at 11:59 p.m.
Focus on recruitment and pre-employment examination activities, new employee orientation and exits, approve and process a variety of personnel actions, and provide information to employees in a wide variety of human resource areas. The recruitment closes on Jan. 6 at 11:59 p.m.
Coordinate the CHOICE Grant Program, oversee evaluation services for The Partnership, plan and implement The Partnership’s annual Violence Prevention Seminar, and actively seek outside funding opportunities for The Partnership’s programs and services. The recruitment closes on Jan. 9 at 11:59 p.m.
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