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Watch the Nitrous Oxide Community Information Session
A recording of the July 8 community information session on Sonoma County’s proposed nitrous oxide ordinance is now available. The session provides an overview of nitrous oxide-related health and safety concerns, the current legal landscape, why local action is being considered, and what the proposed ordinance would do, including exemptions for legitimate medical, dental, culinary, and professional uses.
Learn about Measure O
Watch the Measure O Roadshow with Health Services Director Nolan Sullivan, presented to the League of Women Voters in June, 2026.
Read the Measure O Annual Reports
Read this recent news article: Sonoma County touts importance of tax-funded mental health services, with eye on 2028 ballot
Tune in to these topical podcasts with Health Services Director Nolan Sullivan
August 2026: A conversation with Chief John Cregan, Santa Rosa Police Department
March 2026: A conversation with Karym Sanchez from the Graton Day Labor Center
January 2026: A conversation with Allison Goodwin from the Redwood Empire Food Bank
New! Real Time Trends dashboards
Access the latest data on infectious disease activity, presence of high-risk drugs and other health concerns in Sonoma County. Now, the DHS Community Health Dashboard features a Real Time Trends page with data updated weekly! Keep checking back for new displays.
Upcoming Events
Homeless Management Information Systems (HMIS) Data Committee Meeting
Sonoma County advances ordinance restricting retail sales and distribution of nitrous oxide
The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday advanced an ordinance that would restrict the retail sale and distribution of nitrous oxide and nitrous oxide-dispensing devices in the unincorporated areas of Sonoma County. The proposed ordinance is intended to address growing public health, safety and environmental concerns associated with the non-medical inhalation of nitrous oxide while preserving access for legitimate medical, dental, culinary, automotive, industrial and research purposes
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