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One Time Wealth Tax Would Be a Problem for our State
One time Wealth Tax Would Be a Problem for our State:
NorCal Public Media Stars of Food & Wine Awards
NorCal Public Media Stars of Food & Wine Awards
POLICY WATCH – January 2026
Like all of you, we’ve been following the recent news and recognizing how deeply current events are impacting people and communities nationwide. It’s hard to ignore. Regardless of personal beliefs or political views, there are moments that call on us to pause as people, employers, and community leaders. Lives are being lost, families are being affected, and uncertainty is felt across communities. These realities matter not only on a human level, but because stability, trust, and safety are essential to a functioning economy and a strong workforce.
POLICY WATCH – December 2025
As we close out 2025, from all of us at North Bay Leadership Council, I want to take a moment to wish you and your families a very happy holiday season. This time of year, offers a welcome opportunity to reflect on the progress we’ve made together and to express my sincere gratitude for the commitment, leadership, and partnerships that make the North Bay Leadership Council’s work possible.
North Bay Children’s Center Welcomes Newest Board Member Betsy Scully Ricketts
Welcome NBCC’s Newest Board Member
Betsy Scully Ricketts
Marin Child Care Advocates Fear Crushing Federal Cuts
Marin child care advocates fear crushing federal cuts
SMART Board Recommends Calling Election for Tax Renewal Pitch
SMART board recommends calling election for tax renewal pitch
Recology Sonoma Marin and Other North Bay Waste Haulers Weigh in on Proper Disposal Methods
Recology Sonoma Marin and Other North Bay Waste Haulers Weigh in on Proper Disposal Methods
Sonoma County Board of Supervisors Approves 2026–2031 Measure I Funding Allocations
Sonoma County Board of Supervisors Approves 2026–2031 Measure I Funding Allocations
Burbank Housing and Partners Break Ground on Dry Creek Commons in Healdsburg
BURBANK HOUSING AND PARTNERS BREAK GROUND ON DRY CREEK COMMONS IN HEALDSBURG
Buck Institute for Research on Aging Study Points to Changes in Immune Cell Composition as a Driver of Epigenetic Aging in Response to Spaceflight
Buck Institute study points to changes in immune cell composition as a driver of epigenetic aging in response to spaceflight
Congratulations to all NBLC Members Nominated for a CVNL Heart of Marin Award
Congratulations to all NBLC Members Nominated for CVNL Heart of Marin Award
BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc. Wins CVNL Heart of Marin Award for Corporate Community Service
BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc. Wins Big at CVNL Heart of Marin Awards
Congratulations to all member nominees
Redwood Credit Union Welcomes Jay Tkachukas Chief Information Officer
Redwood Credit Union welcomes Jay Tkachuk
as Chief Information Officer
NBLC’s CEO Weighs in on Richmond-San Rafael Bridge Toll Booths Slated for Removal
Richmond-San Rafael Bridge toll booths slated for removal
Catholic Charities Weighs in on $4.2 Million in Sonoma County Homeless Housing Fund Threatened Under Trump Policies
$4.2 million in Sonoma County homeless housing fund threatened under Trump policies
Canal Alliance Weighs in on San Rafael’s purchase of a Site for New Park in ‘Once in a Lifetime’ Deal
Canal Alliance on San Rafael buying park for the canal
Kaiser Permanente in Santa Rosa Displays Segment of national AIDS Memorial Quilt as Globe Poised to Mark World AIDS Day
Kaiser Permanente in Santa Rosa displays segment of national AIDS Memorial Quilt as globe poised to mark World AIDS Day