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The Downtown Action Organization (DAO) is the 15 member nonprofit board that oversees the Santa Rosa Downtown Community Benefit District . The board hosts open meetings monthly on the third Wednesday at 9:30am. The DAO partners with the City and local businesses and property owners to promote, enhance and beautify Downtown Santa Rosa.
NexStreet
NexStreet employees provide critical maintenance, sanitation and beautification efforts in the Downtown. All businesses and property owners can contact NexStreet directly for support. They currently operate seven days a week and can be reached at (855) 387-7223 or SRCBDservice@nexstreet.com.
The chart below reflects work completed in Fiscal Year 2024.
Meeting Details
Agendas are posted 72 hours prior to the meeting and linked to each meeting date. Meeting locations are included on each agenda, along with minutes from the previous meeting.
Board Meetings occur every third Wednesday at 9:15am. Executive Committee meetings occur every second Wednesday at 9:30am. Committee meetings occur on an as-needed or project basis.
Upcoming DAO Meetings - held at coLAB, 427 Mendocino Avenue
September 17, 2025, 9:15am - Board Meeting
Past Meetings
January 8, 2025, 9:30am - January Executive Committee Meeting
January 15, 2025, 9:30am @coLAB - January DAO Board Meeting
February 5, 2025, 9:30am @ coLAB - Executive Committee Meeting
February 12, 2025, 9:30am @ coLAB - Board Meeting
March 12, 2025, 9:30am @ coLAB - Executive Committee Meeting
March 19 meeting was rescheduled to March 26, 2025, 9:30am @coLAB - Board Meeting Agenda Packet
April 2, 2025, 9:30am - April Executive Committee Meeting
April 9, 2025, 9:45am @ coLAB - Executive Committee Special Meeting re EIFD PFA
April 16, 2025, 9:15am @ coLAB - Board Meeting
May 14, 2025, 9:30am @ coLAB - Executive Committee Meeting
May 21, 2025, 9:15am @ coLAB - Board Meeting
June 11, 2025, 9:30am @ coLAB - Executive Committee Meeting
June 18, 2025, 9:15am @ coLAB - Board Meeting
July 9, 2025, 9:30am @ coLAB - Executive Committee
July 16, 2025, 9:15am @ coLAB - Board Meeting
August 6, 2025, 9:30am - Executive Committee
August 27, 2025, 9:15am - Board Meeting
September 10, 2025, 9:30am - Executive Committee
2025 Board of Directors
Executive Committee
Chair: Pauline Block, Cornerstone Properties / coLAB
Vice Chair: Chris Denny, The Engine Is Red
Secretary: Beau Anderson, Sonoma Clean Power
Treasurer: Danielle Nelson, Santa Rosa Plaza / Simon Properties
Past Chair: Hugh Futrell, Hugh Futrell Corp.
Members of the Board
Leeanna Ausiello-Kane, Ausiello's / AGA Acquisitions
Natalie Balfour, Airport Business Center
Zach Berkowitz, Property Owner
Britt Cooper, Exchange Bank
Nicole Gaddis, California Luggage
Caitlin Kurasek, La Rosa Tequileria & Grille
Ken Lafranchi, Lafranchi Architecture & Development
Gabe Osburn, City of Santa Rosa
Don Tomasi, TLCD Architecture
Argo Thompson, The California / Left Edge Theatre
Executive Director, Cadance Hinkle Allinson
Relevant City Policies
Click here to read the City's Parklet Program manual and find out more about establishing a permanent parklet.
Click here to read about the City's Vacant Building & Land Program and to ensure properties are compliant. Designed window elements are available for vacant properties. Contact Cadance for more information.
District Organizational Documents
- Management District Plan
- 2025 Workplan
- 2024 Annual Report
- 2024 Compiled Minutes - DAO Board
- 2024 Compiled Minutes - Executive Committee
- 2023 Compiled Financials
- 2023 Public Disclosure Copy of Form 990
2024 Compiled Financials and 990 will be available by December 2025. To request a copy of past annual reports, financial documents, tax filings or past meeting minutes, email or call (707) 636-2845.
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