Chief Ferguson and Mayor Turner Apprehend the Grinch

In order to ensure that all of Cloverdale experiences a safe and happy holiday and New Year, Chief Ferguson and Mayor Turner apprehended the Grinch during the recent Cloverdale Chamber of Commerce Christmas Lights Contest. This great work ensured that the City of Cloverdale is safe from the Grinch's activities during this holiday season. Over the weekend, Cloverdale Police also spread cheer by assisting the Cloverdale Fire District deliver toys to kids in the community from the Toy Drive coordinated by the Cloverdale Fire Department.

Cloverdale Christmas Lights Contest

The Cloverdale Chamber of Commerce hosted the first Cloverdale Christmas lights contest on Tuesday, December 23rd. Mayor Jason Turner handled the judging along with Cloverdale Fire Department, Cloverdale Police District, Reuser, Inc. and City Councilmembers. The tallies are in!

1st place-$150 Cash Prize- All Healdsburg Ave Homes.

2nd Place-$100 Cash Prize- 468 Gamay Drive

3rd Place-$50 Cash Prize- 207 Gamay Drive

Honorable Mention- $25 Thai Spice Gift Card - 309 Laurel Ct.

CA Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grant Opens December 30th

On November 30th, 2020, the State of California announced the allocation of $500 million for COVID-19 Relief Grant for Small Businesses. Grants of up to $25,000 will be distributed to underserved micro and small businesses throughout the State of California.

Applications Open Wednesday, December 30th, 2020 at 8:00 am

Please note, this is NOT a first come first serve grant. All applications will be processed by Lendistry.

GRANT WEBSITE LIVE

The California Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grant Program website is now live.
Before applications open, learn about

1.       Eligibility Requirements
2.       Necessary Application Documents
3.       Where to Apply: View Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI) in Sonoma County that will be accepting grant applications starting December 30th

GRANT DEADLINES (ROUND 1)

1.       Application Opens December 30, 2020 at 8:00 AM
2.       Application Closes January 8, 2021 at 11:59 PM
3.       Start of Approval Notifications January 13, 2021

There will be two rounds of applications. However, one complete application will qualify applicants to be considered for both rounds, please encourage applicants to only apply once. Round 2 timeline has not been announced.

Support for Local Restaurants Needed

City Manager David Kelley summited a commentary to the Cloverdale Reveille on the importance of supporting our local Cloverdale Restaurants during the current pandemic. The commentary highlights 5 key reasons to support local restaurants:

Our restaurants make really delicious food dishes and fresh healthy cuisine! Whether, its vegan, gluten Free, vegetarian, grilled or smothered in delightful cheese, our restaurants are ready to make the dish that suits your taste buds.
Our restaurants offer an extensive variety of food choices! From Asian Fusion and sushi at Tian Yeun to classic Italian at Piacere to specialty Mexican food from El Milagro or Authentic Thai from Thai Spice, our local restaurants offer a wonderful variety of dishes and cuisine for even the most discerning of tastes and palettes. Let’s not forget those yummy coffee and beverages at Plank Coffee or tasty craft brew from Wolf House Brewery.
Our restaurants are locally owned and operated. Local owners live here and support community events and local organizations and are the some of the first to step up to provide help and support local causes.
Our restaurants provide jobs, support local employment and benefit the local economy. Restaurants together employ a large segment of our local workforce that enables community members to make a living and support their families.
Our restaurants create community by providing common spaces for people to come together, visit with a friend or family member and break bread.

For more on the City Manager's Commentary click link below from the Cloverdale Reveille:

Commentary: Supporting our local restaurants is supporting community