City Council
Mayor Stephen Zollman
Vice Mayor Jill McLewis
Councilmember Phill Carter
Councilmember Neysa Hinton
Councilmember Sandra Maurer
Interim City Manager
Mary Gourley
[email protected]
September 3, 2025
Sonoma County Department of Health Services
1450 Neotomas Ave
Santa Rosa, CA 95405
RE: Measure O: Behavioral Health & Homelessness Pathways to Sustainability Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA
To Whom It May Concern:
The Sebastopol City Council is proud to support West County Community Services’ (WCCS) application for funding from the Sonoma County Department of Health Services to sustain Homelessness Street Outreach services in Sebastopol.
Recognizing the urgent need for consistent outreach to unsheltered individuals, the City of Sebastopol has committed $40,000 in matched funding toward this position. WCCS has demonstrated exceptional skill in building trust with people experiencing homelessness, connecting them to housing and supportive services, and working seamlessly with the County’s Coordinated Entry system.
This outreach effort will also be implemented in collaboration with the City’s HEART (Homeless Engagement Assistance & Resource Team) Pilot Program, further strengthening coordination, efficiency, and the delivery of resources to individuals in need.
The requested funding will ensure continuity of outreach services that are essential for housing placement, maintaining the Countywide By-Name List, and improving outcomes for both vulnerable residents and the community as a whole.
We urge your full consideration of this request and look forward to continuing this vital partnership.
Sincerely,
Stephen Zollman
Mayor, City of Sebastopol
On behalf of the Sebastopol City Council
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