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Public commenter highlights Catalyst report warning of aging Sonoma Valley, urges hospital leadership role
Summary
Dave Pierre told the board he attended a Sonoma Valley Catalyst presentation that projected the 75+ population could outnumber children by 2030 and asked Sonoma Valley Hospital to remain engaged in planning and services for older residents.
Dave Pierre, a member of the public, told the board he attended a Sonoma Valley Catalyst presentation focused on services and access for older residents and flagged a projection that by 2030 the county’s 75‑and‑older population may surpass the 0–19 age group. "It's the first time I had heard that that by 2030, it's expected that Sonoma Valley the 75 age group will be larger than our 0 to 19 age group," Pierre said.
Pierre urged the hospital to stay "at the forefront in this conversation" about aging services and praised local efforts. Board members asked whether the Catalyst report would be made public; Pierre said the group has begun a phased rollout but he expected the report would be shared publicly. The board noted the update and suggested staff follow up to get a copy of the report.
