City Council Proclaims February Black History Month in Cloverdale

On February 8th, the City of Cloverdale adopted a Proclamation designating February 2023 Black History Month in Cloverdale. The Black History Month 2023 theme “Black Resistance“ explores how "African Americans have resisted historic and ongoing oppression in all forms.

Black History Month continues throughout the month of February. Across Sonoma County, community organizations, public libraries, musicians, artists and others will host performances, discussions, celebrations and more to highlight Black history and culture, including the impact of Martin Luther King Jr., whose birthday was celebrated Jan. 16.

The Sonoma County Library is hosting several virtual events during Black History Month, including family story times, book club meetings, documentary film discussions and more. (See the full list of the library’s events here.) The Sonoma County Library has curated a list of novels, audiobooks and more at: 
Black History Month 2023 | Sonoma County Library (sonomalibrary.org)

The City Council encourages all citizens to participate in the many events, celebrate our diverse heritage and culture and continue our efforts to create a world that is more just, peaceful, and prosperous for all.

City Council Appoints Brooke Greene to the Sonoma County Library Commission

The City of Cloverdale is pleased to announce the selection of Brooke Greene as the new Cloverdale representative on the Sonoma County Library Commission.  Ms. Greene was appointed by unanimous vote of the Cloverdale City Council. She was officially sworn into office by City Clerk Mike Maloney at the City Council meeting on February 8, 2023, for a four-year term concluding on February 8, 2027.

The City Council acknowledges the service of Reece Foxen who served as the City of Cloverdale appointed Library Commissioner from 2014-2022. 

A Message from Chief Ferguson

As your Police Chief, I am deeply saddened and troubled by the horrific act of violence that resulted in the brutal and senseless death of Tyre Nichols at the hands of police officers. Across the nation, we find ourselves once again sickened at these senseless acts of police violence and abuse of power under the guise of law by those who are sworn to serve and protect their community. 

The actions of these five police officers are contrary to the values, training, and protocols of our law enforcement profession and do not reflect all the meaningful work that the Cloverdale Police Officers, Dispatchers, and staff perform on a daily basis.

I want to reassure the Cloverdale Community that our agency has strict policies in place that prohibit the use of unreasonable force, require officers to immediately intervene if excessive force is attempted or used, require a duty to immediately report all use of force incidents, and provide immediate professional medical attention when needed. 

The Cloverdale Police Department remains genuinely committed to our efforts to serve our community members, and provide services in a professional, fair and equitable manner, and with dignity and respect for all people and human life. We are also committed to holding officers accountable should they violate policies and laws that exist to protect the public. 

Chief Ferguson's Message is found at the following link: Chiefs-message-Response-to-Tyre-Nichols-death (cloverdale.net) 

Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL) for Businesses

Was your business impacted by recent winter storms or flooding?

The Presidential Declaration Amendment of a Major Disaster for the State of California was recently updated and now includes Sonoma County. Small businesses in Sonoma County impacted by the winter storms and flooding starting December 27, 2022, are potentially eligible for the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL). 

What is EIDL?

Working capital loans to help small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses engaged in aquaculture, and most private, non-profit organizations of all sizes meet their ordinary and necessary financial obligations that cannot be met as a direct result of the disaster. These loans are intended to assist through the disaster recovery period.

Deadline to Apply: October 16, 2023 

Applicants may apply online, receive additional disaster assistance information, and download applications at https://disasterloanassistance.sba.gov/. 

For local assistance, contact the Sonoma County Economic Development Board at [email protected] or (707) 565-7170.

Water Supply / Precipitation Update

Water Supply Levels Update: Reservoirs Replenished, Drought is Now Moderate

Recent rains have significantly improved water storage at Lake Sonoma and Lake Mendocino. The U.S. Drought Monitor has officially moved Sonoma County's status from 'severe' to 'moderate' drought.  

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) have increased water storage capacity at Lake Mendocino by managing reservoir levels based on high-resolution weather forecast data. This innovative program is known as Forecast Informed Reservoir Operations (FIRO). According to Sonoma Water, water releases by the USACE from Lake Mendocino are necessary to prevent floods downstream due to potential incoming storms and to sustain Russian River Watershed wildlife. 

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