WHO I AM…
City Council member since 2022, currently the Vice-Mayor
Sebastopol resident for 38 years
Former non-profit director, California Public Utilities intervenor and small business owner
I am a mother, grandmother, artist, gardener, and I love Sebastopol.
WHAT I OFFER…
I have been involved in Sebastopol politics since 2007. I helped create environmental policies, updates to the General Plan Community Health and Wellness goals, and worked to obtain the lower kelvin streetlights in Sebastopol. I worked at the California Public Utility Commission and helped win the right for all California Investor Owned Utility customers to opt out of smart meters.
That advocacy taught me essential skills that have been valuable on City Council: researching complex issues, listening to different perspectives, and advocating for residents and the environment.
It’s been an honor to serve on the Sebastopol City Council since 2022. A few of my accomplishments include: preserving public comments at the beginning of meetings, city sponsorships of events, re-establishing annual goal setting, land acknowledgment, helping restore the Labyrinth of Life Teen Memorial, and obtaining a rent stabilization ordinance for Fircrest Mobile Home Park.
THE ISSUES…
Sebastopol is facing important local issues and residents are highly engaged. Responsive and respectful leadership is a key to facilitating successful outcomes.
Structural deficit: The structural deficit must be corrected in order for the City to be fiscally sustainable. I’ve been on the budget committee for 3 years and I am confident that we can find a path forward. It will require diligent oversight, budget cuts where possible, and raising revenue.
Sonoma County Grand Jury Report: The Grand Jury report stated the City took $5.5 million too much from the water and sewer accounts over 20 years. The City disputed these findings, however I believe the City needs to assess the over-allocation, reconcile the accounts, and ensure this doesn’t happen again.
Grocery Outlet store proposal: Residents are expressing strong opinions both for and against. This proposal will first go before the Planning Commission and if their decision is appealed it will come before the City Council. I will substantiate my decision with facts, applicable policies, and vote for the best interest of Sebastopol.
There are many other important issues. I’m committed to public health and safety, a thriving business community, improving our parks, roads, water and sewer infrastructure, and supporting the arts. My overarching goal is to preserve Sebastopol’s small town character and support a vibrant community.
I respectfully ask for your vote for Sebastopol City Council.
How you can help
Donations: Send a check payable to: “Sandra Maurer for City Council 2026” 200 Frankel Lane, Sebastopol CA 95472. Or you can donate online with Paypal They accept credit cards. Please note: Campaign rules require that we collect donor information as follows. $100 or more: include full name, street address, city, state, zip code, occupation and employer. $25-$99 include full name, street address, city, state, and zip code. $24 or less include full name. Anonymous donations cannot be accepted.
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