OUR ROBUST LOCAL ECONOMY SUPPORTS LOCAL PEOPLE AND COMMUNITY GOALS
Below are examples of the qualities that a sustainable economy in Sonoma Valley might have, as identified by a small but broad set of Sonoma Valley people in 2016 to stimulate community conversation. *
We maintain a diverse, thriving, rural, agricultural economy
Our economy is healthy, diversified, and resilient, and supports local business formation and retention
Tourism serves community goals. It protects our rural community character and the well-being of residents
Philanthropic giving is consistent with stated community goals, and coordinated to achieve those goals
We have a skilled workforce that supports local hiring needs
People who grow food here can afford to live here
People can find opportunity here
Infrastructure investments support our community's future and are resilient to the impacts of climate change
* Ava Castro (Future Farmers of America, church, youth), Beth Dadko (Sonoma County Department of Health Services, Health Action), Caitlin Cornwall (Sonoma Ecology Center), Juan Hernandez (La Luz), Katherine Fulton (Sonoma Valley Fund), Laurie Decker (Chamber of Commerce), Mike Benziger (Retired Farmer), Patricia Shults (Chamber of Commerce), Richard Dale (Sonoma Ecology Center)
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