🌱 City Election + Goodbye Mill District Kiln + Tuesdays In Plaza

Hi all! Simone here with your fresh copy of the Healdsburg Daily, filled with everything you need to know about what's happening locally. Because community information is power! Let's do it...

First, your daily weather:

• Tuesday: Sun and wind. High: 84 Low: 49.
• Wednesday: Heating way up! Mostly sunny with more wind. High: 90 Low: 55.

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Here are the top 3 stories today in Healdsburg:

1. The Healdsburg City Council will be one member short — with only four out of five seats filled — until residents elect a replacement for recently departed councilmember Skylaer Palacios in November. This is because the now-four-member council was split in a 2-2 vote at last night's meeting on whether they should appoint someone to replace Skylaer in the months until then — meaning no action will be taken. And in Vice Mayor Ariel Kelley's opinion, that's exactly why a four-member council might be dangerously ineffective. "I remain concerned," she writes on Facebook, "about recusal votes when one or more members of the council have to recuse on an item (such as everything that happens in the downtown plaza due to a council member owning a business on the plaza, or items related to Montage and Saggio Hills development due to a council member living within 500 feet of the Saggio site.) This will lead to only two council members available to vote on an item, or with no tie breaking vote, contentious items would be decided by two people only, which leads to 'no action' by the council." Anyway, we'll now be electing a total of three local representatives via the Nov. 8 municipal ballot — a couple with four-year terms, replacing Evelyn Mitchell and Ozzy Jimenez, and one to serve out Skylaer's remaining two years. (Ariel Kelley via Facebook & David Hagele via Facebook & City of Healdsburg via Facebook)
2. Construction workers have officially broken ground on the new 9.6-acre, $500 million Mill District neighborhood next to the Healdsburg roundabout, Real Estate Weekly reports. More than half of the homes within the district have already been sold, according to the report. The project's director, David Hill, says: "After years of design and approvals, we are now moving trailers and heavy equipment onsite and preparing for construction. In the next few weeks, we will start the excavation for the underground parking for our first residences, and once they get started, Mill District is going to rise quickly.” More from the report: "In the meantime, other workers will complete the removal of the last of the structures remaining from the original mill, including the drying kiln that has been used in recent years for community and charity fundraisers, cycling events, concerts and art installations. 'The old lumber buildings on the Mill District site have served as community gathering spaces while we have been preparing for this day. While it is sad to see them go, we are very proud to have shared this with several different organizations in Healdsburg and have been part of raising over a million dollars for local charities,' Hill said." (Real Estate Weekly)
3. The new season of Healdsburg's most beloved local tradition, Tuesdays in the Plaza, begins exactly two weeks from now. "We hope you are excited for a FULL summer of music featuring a variety of talented artists each week between May 31-August 30, 2022, from 6:00-8:00 p.m in the Plaza," organizers say. They haven't finalized the lineup of bands yet, but I'll share it with y'all as soon as they do. More from the city: "Expect another fantastic collection of high-caliber musical artists and local cuisine from Lola's Market, Rose's Burgers & Brats, Sangsan Healdsburg, Healdsburg Bagel, Inc., Healdsburger, and The Wurst! Free Valet Bicycle Parking provided by the Sonoma County Bicycle Coalition. Thank you again for your patience as we put the final touches on crafting the best music series in Sonoma County!" (Healdsburg Community Services via Facebook)

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Today and tomorrow in Healdsburg:

Tuesday, May 17

• Opening Day: Healdsburg Tuesday Farmers Market on the Plaza (9AM-12:30PM)
• Little Monsters Culinary Spring Art & Cooking Workshop at Felta Schoolhouse (3:30-6:30PM)
• Virtual Workshop at Sonoma County Library: Korean Culture & Lotus Lanterns (4-5:15PM)
• Graduation Celebration Fundraiser for HHS Seniors: Pick Up Dinner at the Villa (4:30-6:30PM)
• Sangsun Pop-Up at Lo & Behold (5-9PM)
• Healdsburg Running Company Foothill Regional Park Run, Ending at SoCo Trading Company & Community Shops in Windsor (6PM)
• Sonoma County Sheriff & District Attorney Candidate Forum / Foro de Candidatos a Alguacil y Fiscal de Distrito at Healdsburg High School (6:30-8:30PM)
• Sweet N' Juicy Live at the Elephant in the Room (7-10PM)

Wednesday, May 18

• Intermediate Knitting Class at Purls of Joy Healdsburg: "Weekend Walking Mitts" by Dianna Walls (2-4PM)
• Spring Open House at Westside Elementary School (5:30PM)
• Healdsburg Unified School District Board Meeting (6PM)

OK, you're in the loop for today. I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow!

— Simone Wilson

About me: I was born and raised in Healdsburg, CA, where I was the editor of the Healdsburg High School Hound's Bark. I have since worked as a local journalist for publications in San Diego, Los Angeles, New York City and the Middle East. I'm currently a senior product manager for Patch.

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