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Downtown Action Organization
The DAO is the nonprofit organization that oversees the Santa Rosa Downtown District. The board hosts open meetings monthly on the third Wednesday at 9am. The DAO partners with local businesses to promote, enhance and beautify Downtown Santa Rosa.
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NexStreet
NexStreet employees provide critical maintenance, sanitation and beautification efforts in the Downtown. All business and property owners can contact NexStreet directly for support. They currently operate seven days a week and can be reached at (707) 318-7777.
The chart below reflects work completed in fiscal year 2023.
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 occur every third Wednesday at 9am. Executive Committee meetings occur every second Wednesday at 9:30am. Committee meetings occur on an as-needed or project basis.
Upcoming Meetings
March 20, 9am - Board Meeting - Agenda
Past Meetings
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: Danielle Nelson, Santa Rosa Plaza / Simon Properties
Immediate Past Chair: Natalie Balfour, Airport Business Center
Members of the Board
Leeanna Ausiello-Kane, Ausiello's / AGA Acquisitions
Zach Berkowitz, Property Owner
Britt Cooper, Exchange Bank
Chris Denny, The Engine is Red
Daryel Dunston, City of Santa Rosa
Nicole Gaddis, California Luggage
Caitlin Kurasek, La Rosa Tequileria & Grille
Ken Lafranchi, Lafranchi Architecture & Development
Don Tomasi, TLCD Architecture
Argo Thompson, The California / Left Edge Theatre
Executive Director, Cadance Hinkle Allinson
Parklet Policy Information
Click here to read the City's Parklet Program manual and find out more about establishing a permanent parklet.
Reports, Financial Documents, Tax Filings and Past Meeting Minutes
To request a copy of any financial documents, tax filings or past meeting minutes, email or call (707) 636-2845.
Newsletters
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