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I’d like to share my personal thoughts on the budget challenges our city faces and the role of our new finance committee.

St. Helena’s budget deficit is not a temporary issue—it is a structural one, rooted in an ongoing imbalance between recurring revenues and e

St. Helena’s Water: Navigating Challenges Today and Tomorrow Water is the lifeline of any community, and in St. Helena, that lifeline is be

St. Helena stands at a pivotal moment. As a town known for its natural beauty, agricultural roots, and active tourism industry, we must...

This blog aims to break down the details of the proposed tax, how it could impact our community, and provide a balanced view of its possible

Understanding S&P Ratings and Their Impact You have likely heard that St. Helena recently received a downgrade by the Standard & Poor global rating’s agency (S&P).  In the same spirit that I discussed CalPERS in last week’s blog post, it's essential to understand how S&P Global Ratings work and why they matter so much for municipalities like St. Helena. S&P Global Ratings is one of the leading credit rating agencies in the world, providing evaluations of the creditworthiness

CalPERS--what is it, why do we care