Public Drinking

that increased public consumption really hasn’t caused any problems.

Themig and his community services staff consulted with Healdsburg Police about possibly broadening the allowance for consumption at the Plaza. They agreed that during the recent allowance period, while isolated incidents came up from time to time, “they were infrequent and typically handled with an informal conversation,” summarized Themig.

“Community members and visitors enjoy the allowance and have not abused the temporary privilege, so staff is supportive of continuing the allowance,” recommended Themig’s report.

Themig also said they looked at other cities in the county, and suggested that Healdsburg’s Plaza Park was unique in its central significance to the city. However, Sonoma also has a Plaza Park—and it’s about seven times larger than Healdsburg’s. There,