City Connections: Your 5-Minute Update

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Dec. 4, 2025

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Council Member’s Corner

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Hello Santa Rosa,

My name is Eddie Alvarez and I’m your outgoing Vice Mayor. I have lived in Santa Rosa my entire life. As a child I played in our parks and creeks. Today, I serve each of you as an elected representative. My heart will always be right here in The City of Roses.

I cherish the honor of being your representative while also experiencing the growth of our city. I care about our neighbors’ safety. Your child should have a safe route to school, you should receive excellent public safety services, and you should feel comfortable walking or biking around our city. When considering policy, I ask myself, "What would little Eddie want?"

It is my goal that your voice is heard and your ideas are considered. Working collaboratively, we are building a Santa Rosa that ensures our way of life for generations to come. Together, we are producing future leaders that care about Santa Rosa as those before us did.

Long live Santa Rosa!

At your service,
Jose Eduardo "Eddie" Alvarez

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Santa Rosa Spotlight

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50th Annual Handmade Holiday Fair This Weekend

CRAFTS FAIR

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Santa Rosa Minimum Wage Increases to $18.21 in 2026

MINIMUM WAGE


Avoid New Transaction Fees on Your Water Bill — Switch to ACH (eCheck)

LEARN HOW

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Apply Today to Perform at Earth Day on Courthouse Square 2026

APPLY NOW

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Rainy Season Is Here — Time to Turn Off Irrigation

GET RAIN READY

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Celebrate the Season with Simple Steps for a Zero Waste Holiday

ZERO WASTE TIPS

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Celebrate the Holidays in Downtown Santa Rosa

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Shop local, dine local, and enjoy free parking! We're once again offering free parking to celebrate the holidays and support our wonderful local businesses in Downtown Santa Rosa and Railroad Square. Make the most of the season and stroll through downtown, discover unique gifts, savor local flavors, and enjoy stress-free parking while you celebrate. The Santa Rosa Police Department is also increasing its patrols in the downtown core during the busy holiday shopping season to enhance public safety and ensure a smooth shopping experience for all. Officers are on foot to provide a visible presence and better connect with the community and are focusing on high-traffic areas. They’re joined on the weekends by the Volunteers in Police Services (VIPS) Ambassadors to provide support and assistance to the community. Plan your visit today and experience the magic of Santa Rosa this holiday season!

DOWNTOWN PATROLS

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The City of Santa Rosa offers outstanding career opportunities with competitive salaries and excellent benefits, such as health, vision, and dental insurance.

Assistant Engineer/Associate Civil Engineer – TPW
Work collaboratively with our talented Capital Projects Engineering interdisciplinary team to strategically execute various engineering efforts. The recruitment is ongoing.

Communications Dispatcher – Trainee
Receive emergency and routine calls requesting police or other emergency services and accurately evaluate and process routine and life-threatening emergency radio and telephone communications. The recruitment is ongoing.

Supervising Land Surveyor
Perform complex professional land surveying work requiring a substantial level of professional training and experience. The recruitment is ongoing.

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