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Susan Hollingsworth Adams

Councilmember, District 52022-12-13 – 2026-12-01 (seated at the December 13, 2022 council meeting per City of Rohnert Park press release 'Rohnert Park Seats Newly Elected Council' [Dec 15, 2022], which says council terms are four years with Districts 1, 3 and 4 next up in 2024; month-level end: December 2026 per that release)

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Term ending Dec 1, 2026.

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Top issues during term (20)

high→Feb 2026[35]

Measure K and City Finances

Measure K is expected to generate roughly $5.5 million per year for the general fund.

high↑Sep 2026[28]

Water Meter Replacement and AMI Project CIP1918

The full package totals about $6.6 million, with the construction bid $1.76 million — nearly $1 million below the next bidder — plus a 30% contingency of $528,105; the city also risks missing a January 1, 2028 state water-loss compliance deadline.

critical↑May 2026[26]

Pool closures and staffing cuts from budget deficit

Five jobs cut, 18 positions frozen, and a $50,000 reduction to the special events budget.

high↑Sep 2026[25]

Nonfunctional Turf Water Ban

Conversion could run from roughly $300,000 for mulch to as much as $3 million for native plantings, on top of minimal near-term costs to shut off irrigation.

high↑Aug 2026[22]

Cost Recovery Fee System Overhaul

Illustrative year-one phase-in could bring in about $590,000 more in revenue; full targets would require $2.1 million.

high↑Feb 2026[18]

Emergency Radio System Project

Adds about $380,758 to the project through a budget amendment and change order.

high↑Nov 2026[18]

Copeland Park registration noncompliance and potential rent withholding

Enforcement would cost the board roughly $300 in staff time and mailed notices to about 194 residents — and under current rules the board, not the park owner, foots that bill.

medium↑Oct 2026[18]

El Niño Storm Preparedness and Creek Maintenance

Flooding historically damaged home siding at Rancho Verde; one resident reported paying out of pocket for French drains.

high↑May 2026[16]

Review of the Mobile Home Ordinance and enforcement cost rules

Unchecked corporate acquisitions elsewhere have led to steep rent increases for seniors on fixed incomes.

medium↑Feb 2026[16]

Rohnert Park People Services Center Extension

Free tax assistance puts refund dollars and tax credits back in residents' pockets; a modest city or foundation investment could expand local sites.

high↑Sep 2026[15]

Labor Negotiations (Closed Session)

Unchecked employee turnover and unfilled budget gaps could drive up costs or force service cuts next year.

medium↓Feb 2026[12]

Small Grants Program final report and unspent funds

Determines how foundation grant funds are distributed to community programs.

high↓Feb 2026[11]

Rohnert Park–Cotati Regional Library closure and services

Paid by Measure Y funds and a state infrastructure grant, with the share of cost split between the city and the library system.

high↑Jan 2026[11]

CenterCal Downtown Project at 6400 State Farm Drive

The city's $13 million property purchase and processing costs are reimbursed by the developer; no direct new cost to taxpayers was cited.

high↑Nov 2026[10]

AEDs at City Parks

No cost figure is stated for the city — the fire district is leading the installation, with city staff helping mount the cabinet and provide power.

medium↑Oct 2026[10]

Roundabout Project and Casino Mitigation Obligations

$345,279 for outreach, within a larger multi-million-dollar mitigation commitment.

high↓Aug 2026[8]

New Director of Public Safety hire

The position is already budgeted for FY 2026/27; his base salary is $255,661.05 plus a 9% POST stipend and standard executive benefits.

medium↓Jul 2026[7]

E-bikes and scooters on walking trails

Would require signage and enforcement resources; cost not stated.

high↓Jan 2026[7]

Public Safety Staffing and Retention

Labor costs, overtime mandates and healthcare subsidies drive the city's largest general fund expense — public safety alone was $21.3 million last year.

medium↓Sep 2026[7]

RV Parking and Neighborhood Safety Near Mountain Shadows Plaza

Decisions during term (256)

Recorded while Adams was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.

approved4-0Nov 5, 2026

Consent Calendar — Approval of October 1, 2026 Draft Minutes

tabled4-0Nov 5, 2026

Continue Resolution 2026-04 (Copeland Park registration noncompliance) to December 3

approved4-0Nov 5, 2026

CONSENT CALENDAR

approved5-0Oct 27, 2026

Consent Calendar (Items 8.A through 8.J)

approved5-0Oct 27, 2026

Resolution 2026-097 — First Amendment to Public Safety Director Employment Agreement (Ignacio Richard Navarro)

approvedVoted yes5-0Oct 27, 2026

Ordinance No. 998 — Prohibit Potable Water Irrigation of Non-Functional Turf (AB 1572)

approved5-0Oct 27, 2026

Resolution 2026-090 — Water Meter Replacement and AMI Infrastructure Project (CIP1918) Award

approved5-0Oct 27, 2026

Approve City Council/RPFA/Successor Agency Joint Regular Meeting Minutes for October 13, 2026 (This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA))

approved5-0Oct 27, 2026

Receive Progress Report on the Status of the Emergency Public Safety Antenna and Radio System Replacement Project (CIP2412), as required by the Public Contract Code and by Minute Order, authorize the continuation of Resolution 2024-051…

approved5-0Oct 27, 2026

Receive an Informational Report Regarding City Commissions, Committees, and Boards for terms expiring December 31, 2026 and City’s Recruitment Efforts (This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA))

approved5-0Oct 27, 2026

Adopt Resolution 2026-092 Authorizing Application to and Participation in the California Department of Housing and Community Development Prohousing Designation Program and Adopt Resolution 2026-093 Authorizing Application for and Receipt…

approved5-0Oct 27, 2026

Adopt Resolution 2026-095 Approving the Second Amendment to the Measure H Funding Agreement Between the County of Sonoma and the City of Rohnert Park and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Same (This is not a project under…

approved5-0Oct 27, 2026

By Minute Order, Authorize the City Manager to Execute Task Order No. 2026-04 with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. for Public Outreach Services for the Rohnert Park Expressway and Redwood Drive Roundabout Project CIP2410 in the Amount of…

approved5-0Oct 13, 2026

Consent Calendar (Items 7.A–7.L)

tabled5-0Oct 13, 2026

Water Meter Replacement and AMI Infrastructure Project CIP1918 (Resolution 2026-090)

approved5-0Oct 13, 2026

Cancel November 24 and December 22, 2026 Regular Council Meetings

approved5-0Oct 13, 2026

Acceptance of Reports from Finance Department (This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA))

approved5-0Oct 13, 2026

Approve City Council/RPFA/Successor Agency Joint Regular Meeting and City Council Special Meeting Minutes for September 22, 2026 (This is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA))

approved5-0Oct 13, 2026

Adopt Resolution 2026-082 Adopting the 2026 Sonoma County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan and the City of Rohnert Park Jurisdictional Annex In Volume II, (This is Not a Project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)

approved5-0Oct 13, 2026

Adopt Resolution 2026-083 Accepting a Donation valued at $134,580.00 from the Rohnert Park Tennis Club and Authorizing a Budget Amendment for FY 2026-27 to Appropriate Donation Revenue in the Same Amount (This is not a project under…

Voting record (87)

83 yes3 no1 abstained

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Voted yesOct 27, 2026

Ordinance No. 998 — Prohibit Potable Water Irrigation of Non-Functional Turf (AB 1572)

Voted yesOct 13, 2026

approve the consent calendar

Voted yesOct 13, 2026

cancel the November 24, 2026, and the December 22, 2026, Regular City Council Meetings

Voted yesOct 13, 2026

continue this item to October 27, 2026

Voted yesSep 22, 2026

adopt Resolution 2026- 081

Voted yesSep 22, 2026

approve the consent calendar

Voted noSep 8, 2026

bring back a discussion item regarding city council protocols surrounding Mayor nominations for outside agency appointments and code of conduct for all appointees

Voted yesSep 8, 2026

Nominate Councilmember Giudice to serve on the Russian River Watershed Association Board of Directors

Voted yesSep 8, 2026

approve the consent calendar with the exception of Item 7. C.

Voted yesSep 8, 2026

adopt Resolution 2026- 070

Voted yesAug 25, 2026

approve the consent calendar

Voted noAug 25, 2026

bring back a discussion item regarding city council protocols surrounding Mayor nominations for outside agency appointments and code of conduct for all appointees.

Voted noAug 25, 2026

7.C Library Commission appointment — bring back nomination process discussion

Said the current commissioner deserved a decision without prolonging the process.

Voted yesAug 11, 2026

approve the consent calendar

Voted yesAug 11, 2026

Consent Calendar (Items 7.A–7.E)

Voted yesJul 28, 2026

adopt Resolution 2026- 062

Voted yesJul 28, 2026

approve the consent calendar

Voted yesJul 28, 2026

adopt Resolution 2026- 061

Voted yesJul 14, 2026

approve the consent calendar

Voted yesJun 23, 2026

Consent Calendar (Items 8.A-8.J)

Voted yesJun 23, 2026

Resolution 2026-056 — Tracy Rankin HR Director Employment Agreement

Voted yesJun 23, 2026

Resolutions 2026-057 and 2026-058 — Landscape and Lighting District 2024-01 (Westside Residential)

Voted yesJun 23, 2026

Ordinance No. 995 — Military Equipment Use Policy

Voted yesJun 23, 2026

Ordinance No. 996 — Minimum Density Increase on Low-Income Housing Element Sites

Voted yesJun 23, 2026

Ordinance No. 997 — Group Home Regulations

Voted yesJun 9, 2026

approve the consent calendar

Voted yesJun 9, 2026

adopt Resolution 2026- 002

Voted yesJun 9, 2026

adopt Resolution 2026- 050

Voted yesJun 9, 2026

adopt Resolution 2026- 051

Voted yesJun 9, 2026

adopt Resolution 2026- 052 and Resolution 2026- 053

Voted yesJun 9, 2026

approve the consent calendar

Voted yesJun 9, 2026

approve the 2025 Department of Public Safety Annual Report Regarding Military Equipment Use

Voted yesJun 9, 2026

authorize the purchase of additional equipment and Introduce by Title Only and Waive the First Hearing of Ordinance No. 995 Adopting a Military Equipment Use Policy

Voted yesJun 9, 2026

Military Equipment Purchase Authorization & Ordinance No. 995 Introduction

Voted yesMay 26, 2026

move forward with staff' s recommendation

Voted yesMay 26, 2026

approve the consent calendar with the exception of Item 7. D

AbstainedMay 26, 2026

adopt Resolution 2026- 046 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Rohnert Park Adopting Regulations for Candidates for Elective Office Pertaining to Candidates' Statements of Qualifications S

Voted yesMay 26, 2026

adopt Item 7. D

Voted yesMay 26, 2026

introduce by title only and waive first reading of Ordinance No. 994, an Ordinance of the City of Rohnert Park Amending Section 10. 20.010 of the Rohnert Park Municipal Code to Adjust Prima Facie Spee

Voted yesMay 26, 2026

Item 8.A — Ordinance No. 994, Prima Facie Speed Limit Adjustments (introduction)

Voted yesMay 12, 2026

approve the consent calendar

Voted yesMay 12, 2026

adopt and reaffirm the four multi- year broad goals: 1) Long Term Financial Sustainability, 2) Community Quality of Life, 3) Planning and Infrastructure and 4) Organization Well Being and three top pr

Voted yesMay 12, 2026

approve the consent calendar

Voted yesMay 12, 2026

re- order agenda and hear item 8. D. before 8. C.

Voted yesMay 12, 2026

adopt Resolution 2026- 040

Voted yesMay 12, 2026

Consent calendar items 7.A, 7.C, 7.D, 7.F and 7.G approved

Voted yesMay 12, 2026

Ordinance 993 — Redwood Crossings special tax adopted (Item 7.E)

Voted yesMay 12, 2026

April 28 meeting minutes approved (Item 7.B)

Voted yesApr 28, 2026

approve the consent calendar

Voted yesApr 28, 2026

introduce and Waive the First Reading of Ordinance 993, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Rohnert Park, Acting in its Capacity as the Legislative Body of the City of Rohnert Park Communi