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Municipal Debt Strategy for Infrastructure
Staff made the case that the city has been too shy about borrowing, letting deferred maintenance on streets, city hall, and the wastewater plant pile up. A $35 million wastewater revenue bond is coming soon, and a broader debt strategy for roads and facilities will come to council in coming months.
1 mention (1 this month)Last discussed Oct 13, 2026
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Moody's credit rating upgrade to Aa1
Santa Rosa's credit rating was upgraded to Aa1, the second-highest rating — a sign the city's finances are on solid ground, which helps when borrowing for projects like the 520 3rd Street purchase.
2 mentionsLast discussed Aug 18, 2026