 Hello, I'm Chris Rogers, Mayor of the City of Santa Rosa. As I'm sure you are aware by now, Sonoma County is under stay-home orders issued by the Sonoma County Health Officer and the California Department of Public Health. Here in Santa Rosa and statewide, we are experiencing an alarming surge in coronavirus cases, which is pushing our public health system to a breaking point. In our region, ICU bed capacity is below 13% and dropping every day. This means that the availability of hospital care for the sickest patients is dangerously low, and at the same time, the virus is spreading more than ever. More and more people are getting sick and requiring care. It is critical that we come together as a community in support of public health measures designed to stop the spread and protect our hospital care system. I understand the stay-home order requires huge sacrifices. The personal and economic toll has been great on all of us, and though we see a light at the end of the tunnel as a vaccine starts to be administered in our community, we still find ourselves at a very dangerous stage in our fight against the virus. We each need to do our part to protect one another and especially our frontline medical workers so that they can care for the sick and save lives. As the largest city in Sonoma County, Santa Rosa represents a third of the county's total population. This means that we have the ability to effect change. I urge you to please follow the guidance of our public health authorities during this critical time. The coronavirus vaccine offers hope for the future, but for now, public health measures must be maintained. This means wearing masks, practicing social distancing, and following the stay-home order. Together, we can save lives. Thank you and have a safe and happy holidays.