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Downtown flood risk

Betty Andrews urged the council to act on recent FEMA flood studies to reduce downtown flood risk.

1 mention (1 this month)Last discussed Oct 13, 2026

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Removal of Council Member MacDonald from Zero Waste Sonoma

Following last month's censure discussion, the council voted 5-0 to remove absent Council Member Dianna MacDonald from the Zero Waste Sonoma board, with Mayor Stapp taking the seat. Resident Duane DeWitt called the move a witch hunt and urged a formal hearing instead.

2 mentionsLast discussed Jan 13, 2026