City Government Staff, Departments & Services

OUR COMMUNITY'S SUPPORTING CAST

Find information about the City of Sebastopol's staff, departments. and services and where to go when you need help. Many of the resources listed here are cross-listed under "our community" and "local business."

Building & Safety

The Building and Safety Department is responsible for the administration and enforcement of the City of Sebastopol's construction codes relative to new and existing development, and alteration or repair...

Building & Safety

City Manager/City Attorney - Larry McLaughlin

The City Manager is the administrative head of the government of the City and works under the direction and control of the City Council. The City Manager has the authority to appoint, remove, promote...

City Manager/City Attorney - Larry McLaughlin

City Clerk - Mary Gourley

The City Clerk’s Office Represents the Front Door of City Hall and Is Here to Help Demystify the Government Process and Encourages the Local Community to have a Voice in your Local Government.

City Clerk - Mary Gourley

Fire - Interim Fire Chief Jack Piccinini

The Sebastopol Fire Department's mission is to be a leading emergency service organization by meeting the service requirements of our community in fire prevention, fire suppression, rescue...

Fire - Interim Fire Chief Jack Piccinini

Planning - Kari Svanstrom

The Planning Department provides planning and environmental review assistance to the City Council, Planning Commission, Design Review Board, Public Arts Committee, and Climate Action Subcommittee.

Planning - Kari Svanstrom

Administrative Services - Ana Kwong

The Administrative Services (Finance) Department is responsible for the City's financial records including preparation of the annual City budget and ongoing monitoring of City's financial health...

Administrative Services - Ana Kwong

Police - Police Chief Ron Nelson

The Police Department administers two budgets: Police Service and Animal Control, providing comprehensive community-based police services. The department also coordinates counseling with a community-based...

Police - Police Chief Ron Nelson

Engineering Division

The Engineering Division provides administrative and technical support and engineering services.

Engineering Division

Public Works - Dante Del Prete

The Public Works Department is responsible for operation, inspection and maintenance of the City infrastructure, including the water and sewer systems, industrial waste system, streets, parks, swimming pool,...