Weekly Roundup for June 9, 2023

Today’s digest provides helpful and important updates on the following:

1. How should Sonoma County protect trees?
2. FCC program offers discounts on broadband internet
3. Career opportunities with County of Sonoma
4. Other Sonoma County news of note

How should Sonoma County protect trees?

The Sonoma County General Plan calls for the protection and enhancement of Sonoma County’s natural habitats and diverse plant and animal communities by establishing standards and programs to protect native trees, plant communities, riparian corridors, and timber resources.

Under the direction of the Board of Supervisors, Permit Sonoma is evaluating an update to tree protection regulations and seeks your feedback.

How should Sonoma County protect trees?

Let us know what we should prioritize in a potential tree protection ordinance. Take the survey today at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SoCoTreeOrd1

FCC program offers discounts on broadband, equipment

The Affordable Connectivity Program is an FCC benefit program that helps ensure that households can afford the broadband they need for work, school, healthcare and more.

The benefit provides a discount of up to $30 per month toward internet service for eligible households and up to $75 per month for households on qualifying Tribal lands.

Eligible households can also receive a one-time discount of up to $100 to purchase a laptop, desktop computer, or tablet from participating providers if they contribute more than $10 and less than $50 toward the purchase price.

To learn more, please visit: https://www.fcc.gov/acp

Interested in a career with Sonoma County?

Have you ever considered a career opportunity with the County of Sonoma?

As the region’s largest employer, the County of Sonoma offers a level of career diversity that is as expansive as the county itself. From nursing to engineering, information technology to land management and everything in-between, there are over 800 different opportunities.

Here are some new listings available this week:

• Airport Administration Manager, Public Infrastructure — https://bit.ly/42rhXe3
• Building Mechanic I and II, Public Infrastructure — https://bit.ly/42xrLmK
• Digital Access Project Coordinator, Economic Development Board — https://bit.ly/42nxsnm
• Public Health Nurse I and II – Department of Health Services — https://bit.ly/3WUc3Rs
• Senior Account Clerk, Auditor – Controller – Treasurer - Tax Collector — https://bit.ly/3MWYtYT

For more information, please visit: 
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sonoma or call 707-565-2331.

Other Sonoma County news of note

Sonoma County Registrar of Voters seeking public feedback on updated Election Administration Plan 
https://sonomacounty.ca.gov/sonoma-county-registrar-of-voters-seeking-public-feedback-on-updated-election-administration-plan

Board of Supervisors approves funding in support of local tourism with continuation of Business Improvement Area Assessment 
https://sonomaedb.org/board-of-supervisors-approves-funding-in-support-of-local-tourism-with-continuation-of-business-improvement-area-assessment

Sonoma County Supervisors award ambulance contract to Sonoma County Fire District 
https://sonomacounty.ca.gov/sonoma-county-supervisors-award-ambulance-contract-to-sonoma-county-fire-district

Public hearings on 2023-24 Sonoma County budget to begin on June 13
https://sonomacounty.ca.gov/public-hearings-on-2023-24-sonoma-county-budget-to-begin-on-june-13

Sonoma County supervisors authorize $50,000 toward memorial honoring WWII airmen who died during training 
https://sonomacounty.ca.gov/sonoma-county-supervisors-authorize-50000-toward-memorial-honoring-wwii-airmen-who-died-during-training

Supervisors approve Sonoma Valley service hub plans 
https://sonomacounty.ca.gov/supervisors-approve-sonoma-valley-service-hub-plans

Public invited to comment on proposals to change Sonoma County’s Living Wage Ordinance 
https://sonomacounty.ca.gov/public-invited-to-comment-on-proposals-to-change-sonoma-countys-living-wage-ordinance