District News
Resources for business and property owners
Downtown Action Organization
The DAO is the nonprofit organization that oversees the Santa Rosa Downtown District, a community benefit district funded by property owners. The DAO partners with local businesses to promote, enhance and beautify Downtown Santa Rosa.
NexStreet
All business and property owners can contact NexStreet for assistance with safety, sanitation or security concerns. They currently operate seven days a week and can be reached at
(707) 318-7777.
Parklet Policy Information
Click here to read the City's Parklet Program manual and find out more about establishing a permanent parklet.
Newsletters
Financial Documents, Tax Filings and Past Meeting Minutes
2021 Form 990
2021 Compiled Financial Statements
To request a copy of any financial documents, tax filings or past meeting minutes, email or call (707) 636-2845.
2023 Board of Directors
Executive Committee
Chair: Hugh Futrell, Hugh Futrell Corp.
Vice-Chair: Pauline Block, Cornerstone Properties / coLAB
Treasurer: Joe Dietzen, West America Bank
Secretary: Vacant
Immediate Past Chair: Natalie Balfour, Airport Business Center
Members of the Board
Chad Asay, Sonoma Clean Power
Leeanna Ausiello-Kane, Ausiello's / AGA Acquisitions
Zach Berkowitz, Property Owner
Raissa de la Rosa, City of Santa Rosa
Chris Denny, The Engine is Red
Nicole Gaddis, California Luggage
Caitlin Kurasek, La Rosa Tequileria & Grille
Stevan Stankovich, Santa Rosa Plaza / Simon Properties
Peter Stanley, Archilogix
Don Tomasi, TLCD Architecture
Argo Thompson, The California / Left Edge Theatre
Meeting Details
Agendas are posted 48 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 usually occur every third Wednesday at 9am. Executive Committee meetings usually occur every second Wednesday at 9am. Committee meetings occur on an as-needed or project basis.
Upcoming Meetings
January 12, 2023, 1pm - Design & Improvement Committee
January 18, 9am - Board Meeting at TLCD Architecture
2022 Meetings
January 12, 2022 - Executive Committee
January 19, 2022 - Board Meeting
February 9, 2022 - Executive Committee
February 16, 2022 - Board Meeting
March 9, 2022 - Executive Committee
March 16, 2022 - Board Meeting
April 5, 1:30-2:30pm - Meeting with City Staff re SLA and Garage 5 (RSVP to get link)
April 12, 2022, 9am - Downtown Summer Event Meeting via Zoom
April 13, 2022 - Executive Committee Meeting
April 14, 2022 - Design & Improvement Committee
April 20, 2022 - Board Meeting
May 10 , 11am - Design & Improvement Committee
May 11, 9am - Executive Committee
June 8, 2022 - Executive Committee
June 9, 2022 - Design & Improvement Committee
July 13, 9am - Executive Committee
July 14, 1pm - Design & Improvement Committee
August 4, 2022 - Board Meeting
August 10, 9am - Executive Committee
August 11, 1pm - Design & Improvement Committee
September 8, 1pm - Design & Improvement
September 14, 9am - Executive Committee
September 21, 9am - Board Meeting
October 12, 9am - Executive Committee
October 19, 9am - Board Meeting at Hotel E
October 19, 1pm - Design & Improvement Committee
November 9, 10:30am - Executive Committee
November 10, 1pm - Design & Improvement
November 16, 2022 - Board Meeting
December 8, 1pm - Design & Improvement Committee
December 14, 9am - Executive Committee
December 21, 9am - Board Meeting
January 11, 2023, 9am - Executive Committee