Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Santa Rosa public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
4 issues in roads
Road spending equity: Oakmont vs. west Santa Rosa
Speakers criticized $9 million for Oakmont road repairs while older Roseland and west-side roads go underfunded, and asked for a district-by-district project tracker.
Coffey Park and Fountaingrove road disaster recovery funding
The council awarded a $4.66 million contract to rebuild the Hopper Avenue corridor after the 2017 fires, funded entirely from the Capital Improvement Fund.
Hoen Avenue Traffic Safety
Speakers described dangerous conditions on Hoen Avenue, including past pedestrian fatalities and speeding. Staff noted crash rates are below the state average and that the city has installed flashing beacons and continues safety improvements, with the Southeast Greenway park planned nearby.
Calistoga Road Pavement Rehabilitation
A $10.6 million contract will repave Calistoga Road from Montecito Boulevard to Highway 12 and add utility improvements — long-awaited relief for a heavily traveled corridor.