CITY OF SEBASTOPOL
Proclamation
North Bay Zero Waste Week October 10 – 17, 2026
Whereas, the City of Sebastopol has assumed a leadership role by setting Zero Waste as a goal and adopting a Zero Waste Resolution and sets a goal of Zero Waste by 2030; and Whereas, each year, Zero Waste Sonoma and community partners host a one day Zero Waste Symposium as a local opportunity for industry and the public to gain insight on zero waste topics and trends, share ideas, and network; and
Whereas, since 2022, Zero Waste Sonoma has coordinated and promoted a week of events aimed at educating and empowering various sectors of the public to act toward zero waste; and Whereas, since 2022, Zero Waste Sonoma has collaborated with North Bay groups in Sonoma, Napa, and Marin Counties, and volunteers to expand these event offerings which have included clothing and produce swaps, recycling, compost and water treatment facility tours, repair and reuse fairs, litter cleanups, food waste reduction classes, environmental film screenings, and more; and Whereas, the City of Sebastopol along with public, private, and non-profit organizations, and community groups will be hosting zero waste events throughout the week of October 10-17.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT I, Jill McLewis, on behalf of the entire City Council of Sebastopol do hereby proclaim October 10th through 17th, 2026, Zero Waste Week.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and the Great Seal of the City of Sebastopol this day, October 6, 2026
Jill McLewis
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Mayor, City of Sebastopol