ABOUT THE PARTNERSHIP

Established in 2003, the Mayor's Gang Prevention Task Force (MGPTF) was created in response to a significant increase in violent crime in Santa Rosa. In lieu of a law enforcement approach to address youth and gang violence, Santa Rosa residents pledged for 20 years to support violence prevention efforts with the passage of Measure O (2004), a transaction and use tax of a quarter cent. In 2015, the MGPTF change its name to the Santa Rosa Violence Prevention Partnership and in 2022, Santa Rosa residents voted to extend the sales tax measure for an additional 20 years. The Partnership uses proceeds of the public safety sales tax measure to implement a variety of strategies and programs, including the CHOICE Grant Program, the Guiding People Successfully Program, and community outreach and education.

2023-2028 VIOLENCE PREVENTION PARTNERSHIP STRATEGIC PLAN

MEASURE O CITIZEN OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE AND ORDINANCE

Mission: We lead, mobilize, and align resources in our communities to create a safe and healthy environment where all youth are empowered to reach their full potential and all community members thrive.

Vision: Santa Rosa emerges as a strong, resilient and interconnected community where all residents are safe, healthy, and thrive.

Guiding Principles:

• Build Safe Communities
• Commitment to Equity
• Community Response
• Shared Responsibility 
• Trusting Relationships
• Value Our Youth