Frequently Asked Questions

Rohnert Park residents consistently say they value safe neighborhoods, clean parks, and reliable 9-1-1 emergency response. Like many California cities, Rohnert Park is facing rising costs and external budget pressures that make it harder to maintain the services you expect and deserve. The City is focused on protecting core services, maintaining financial stability, and planning responsibly.

Yes-the City conducted a Fall survey to get feedback on the public's priorities, which are:

• Maintaining 911 emergency response services
• Protecting local drinking water sources
• Maintaining fire protection services
• Keeping parks and public areas clean and safe
• Maintaining disaster preparedness services
• Addressing fire risks from illegal encampments

Our 28 parks and recreation areas are a source of community pride. The City needs additional funding to address needs identified by your neighbors: repairing park bathrooms; maintaining sports fields; and upgrading aging gas, electrical and sewer lines, park lighting, and children’s playgrounds so that children have safe places to play.

Absolutely. Maintaining fast 911 response times and retaining highly trained public safety officers helps protect lives, homes, and neighborhoods. Rohnert Park’s public safety officers are trained to respond to both fire and police emergencies, which improves coordination and response efficiency. Residents have also emphasized the importance of disaster preparedness and addressing fire risks to keep the community safe.

The City is committed to transparency and making informed decisions that reflect community values. Quality neighborhood parks and safe streets, schools, and neighborhoods help maintain and strengthen local property values. Please join the Our Safety, Our Parks, Our Neighborhoods conversation to provide your feedback.

Please complete a Community Feedback survey. If you’re a member of a local organization and would like a presentation, we’d also be happy to arrange that. Community feedback helps shape future outreach, planning, and decision—making please join the conversation, today!