Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Windsor public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
7 issues with low priority
Artificial turf regulation countywide
A countywide ad hoc committee including Windsor's sustainability coordinator examined the environmental, health and waste impacts of artificial turf. Zero Waste Sonoma has been directed to hire a consultant to develop a menu of model bans and moratoriums for cities to adopt.
Central Windsor Underpass Art Project Restart
The previously approved underpass art piece was rescinded by the commission and council, sending the project back to square one. A grant application is now with the National Endowment for the Arts to fund design and painting, with construction expected mid-2027 and a community-driven, tribal-themed 'Bridging Communities' process modeled on the Wisdom Tree.
Bruce Johnson sculpture lease renewal
The town will pay $2,500 a year through June 2030 to keep 'The Offering' sculpture at the Oliver's roundabout, under an agreement renegotiated with the artist's estate after his passing. Deinstallation fees would be higher than the lease if the town ended it.
Windsor Library services and Measure Y
The Windsor branch saw 127,000 visits last year and is absorbing users from closed neighboring branches, plus a popular summer lunch program for kids. Voters extended the library sales tax in 2024 with 68% support.
Personal Storage Facility Moratorium Extension
The moratorium on new and expanded personal storage facilities got a final twelve-month extension — but it self-terminates as soon as the newly adopted zoning rules take effect, so in practice it lasts only days.
Town EV fleet and charging infrastructure
Windsor stays compliant with state EV mandates and won a gold-level Charging Smart award; the first phase of ten fleet chargers goes to council April 1.
Windsor Unified School District Governance Concerns
A longtime resident criticized the school board for a marathon meeting on the Windsor Creek Elementary property and for a trustee with Gallagher Company ties who stayed in the room instead of recusing, urging the council to model better conduct.