The legislative leaders of the North Bay will conduct in-person meetings with campus and community stakeholders and a legislative hearing on the proposed severe budgetary reductions and program eliminations announced by the California State University system at Sonoma State University.

Senate President pro Tempore Mike McGuire (D-North Coast), Senator Christopher Cabaldon (D-Yolo), Assembly Majority Leader Cecilia Aguiar-Curry (D-Winters), Assemblymember Chris Rogers (D-Santa Rosa), and Assemblymember Damon Connolly (D-San Rafael) will be seeking the community’s input on the CSU’s proposed budgetary reductions and the future of Sonoma State University.

Committed to strengthening SSU and disappointed in the university’s inadequate consultation, transparency and vision, the legislative leaders are moving quickly to convene public forums and bring all sides together, including the community, to focus on the future of Sonoma State. The hearing will include top leaders from the Assembly and Senate.

The public hearing will be held on Friday, Feb. 21, at 2 p.m. and will feature a wide variety of panelists, with an overarching goal of holding the CSU system accountable. Additional details will be released in the coming weeks.

The legislative leaders said in a statement that “Too many bright futures depend on a thriving Sonoma State, and the North Bay legislative delegation will be working with the campus community leaders from throughout the region and the CSU system on developing a long-term success plan to ensure the university’s longevity for decades to come.”