Jeff Okrepkie
@jeffokrepkie.bsky.social
Dad. Husband. Santa Rosa Councilmember.
I once served Joe Montana ice cream.
I once served Joe Montana ice cream.
Wishing everyone a happy, healthy, and safe holiday season. May this time be filled with family, friends, and moments of gratitude. Thank you for being such an incredible community.
December 24, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Wishing everyone a happy, healthy, and safe holiday season. May this time be filled with family, friends, and moments of gratitude. Thank you for being such an incredible community.
Grateful for the opportunity to connect virtually with our friends in Cherkasy, Ukraine through the Cities4Cities initiative. As we work to strengthen our sister city relationship, conversations like this remind us of the importance of global solidarity, shared values, & community/community support.
April 23, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Grateful for the opportunity to connect virtually with our friends in Cherkasy, Ukraine through the Cities4Cities initiative. As we work to strengthen our sister city relationship, conversations like this remind us of the importance of global solidarity, shared values, & community/community support.
Big news for Santa Rosa! The United Soccer League (USL) — the largest professional soccer organization in North America — has identified our city as a potential home for both a men's and women's professional soccer team, along with a new stadium.
Learn more and get involved: SRCity.org/USL
Learn more and get involved: SRCity.org/USL
April 15, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Big news for Santa Rosa! The United Soccer League (USL) — the largest professional soccer organization in North America — has identified our city as a potential home for both a men's and women's professional soccer team, along with a new stadium.
Learn more and get involved: SRCity.org/USL
Learn more and get involved: SRCity.org/USL
Last night, during our general plan update, we touched on an important topic: missing middle housing. While this concept doesn’t directly include condo and townhouse ownership, it’s crucial for our city to explore ways to incentivize this type of housing.
April 2, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Last night, during our general plan update, we touched on an important topic: missing middle housing. While this concept doesn’t directly include condo and townhouse ownership, it’s crucial for our city to explore ways to incentivize this type of housing.
Just returned from Delicias, Mexico, where I spoke with Mayor Jesús Valenciano —a longtime friend—about the ongoing tensions over water deliveries to the United States.
March 27, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Just returned from Delicias, Mexico, where I spoke with Mayor Jesús Valenciano —a longtime friend—about the ongoing tensions over water deliveries to the United States.
Spring break getaway with the family and always supporting local government with a Chihuahua City Hall selfie, a family pic on the floor of the Chihuahua State Congress, and a picture with my friend Jesus Valenciano, the Mayor of Ciudad Delicias.
March 25, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Spring break getaway with the family and always supporting local government with a Chihuahua City Hall selfie, a family pic on the floor of the Chihuahua State Congress, and a picture with my friend Jesus Valenciano, the Mayor of Ciudad Delicias.
Spending a week in Altadena, Pacific Palisades and Malibu with the helpers
February 28, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Spending a week in Altadena, Pacific Palisades and Malibu with the helpers
Another trip, another City Hall. This time it's Pawnee...er.. I mean, Pasadena #Localgovernment #cityhallselfie #localelected
February 25, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Another trip, another City Hall. This time it's Pawnee...er.. I mean, Pasadena #Localgovernment #cityhallselfie #localelected
Day 1 in Altadena, Malibu and Pacific Palisades with @afterthefireusa.bsky.social
February 25, 2025 at 6:23 AM
Day 1 in Altadena, Malibu and Pacific Palisades with @afterthefireusa.bsky.social
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Spending a week trying to do some good in Pasadena, Altadena and Pacific Palisades with @afterthefireusa.bsky.social
Spending a week trying to do some good in Pasadena, Altadena and Pacific Palisades with @afterthefireusa.bsky.social
February 23, 2025 at 9:47 PM
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Spending a week trying to do some good in Pasadena, Altadena and Pacific Palisades with @afterthefireusa.bsky.social
Spending a week trying to do some good in Pasadena, Altadena and Pacific Palisades with @afterthefireusa.bsky.social
I was excites to attend this important town hall with @mikethompson.house.gov and Assemblymember Rogers. These are scary and worrisome times for many of us but I'm happy to hear about the readiness of our state to fight back and the plans of our congressional representatives to inact change.
February 22, 2025 at 7:15 PM
I was excites to attend this important town hall with @mikethompson.house.gov and Assemblymember Rogers. These are scary and worrisome times for many of us but I'm happy to hear about the readiness of our state to fight back and the plans of our congressional representatives to inact change.
At the @mikethompson.house.gov townhall. We need more @realbluedog.bsky.social
February 22, 2025 at 3:46 AM
At the @mikethompson.house.gov townhall. We need more @realbluedog.bsky.social
Just One Day Left!
There’s only ONE DAY remaining to share your thoughts on the upcoming budget in Santa Rosa! This is your chance to make your voice heard!
Check out the details below.
Don’t miss out—let us know what you think!
www.srcity.org/CivicAlerts....
There’s only ONE DAY remaining to share your thoughts on the upcoming budget in Santa Rosa! This is your chance to make your voice heard!
Check out the details below.
Don’t miss out—let us know what you think!
www.srcity.org/CivicAlerts....
City of Santa Rosa Public Budgeting Community Survey
The City of Santa Rosa is conducting a community survey to gather input on budget priorities, public services, and future City goals. The survey will be open through Feb. 14, 2025.
www.srcity.org
February 13, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Just One Day Left!
There’s only ONE DAY remaining to share your thoughts on the upcoming budget in Santa Rosa! This is your chance to make your voice heard!
Check out the details below.
Don’t miss out—let us know what you think!
www.srcity.org/CivicAlerts....
There’s only ONE DAY remaining to share your thoughts on the upcoming budget in Santa Rosa! This is your chance to make your voice heard!
Check out the details below.
Don’t miss out—let us know what you think!
www.srcity.org/CivicAlerts....
As the new Mayoral term starts, there are shifts in responsibilities. I have been appointed to:
- SR rep on the board of Son. County Transportation Authority
- Public Safety Subcommittee (Chair)
- Economic Dev. Subcommittee (Chair)
- Climate Action Subcommittee
- Long Term Finance Subcommittee
- SR rep on the board of Son. County Transportation Authority
- Public Safety Subcommittee (Chair)
- Economic Dev. Subcommittee (Chair)
- Climate Action Subcommittee
- Long Term Finance Subcommittee
February 12, 2025 at 5:36 PM
As the new Mayoral term starts, there are shifts in responsibilities. I have been appointed to:
- SR rep on the board of Son. County Transportation Authority
- Public Safety Subcommittee (Chair)
- Economic Dev. Subcommittee (Chair)
- Climate Action Subcommittee
- Long Term Finance Subcommittee
- SR rep on the board of Son. County Transportation Authority
- Public Safety Subcommittee (Chair)
- Economic Dev. Subcommittee (Chair)
- Climate Action Subcommittee
- Long Term Finance Subcommittee
It's Transit Equity Day! Santa Rosa CityBus, Petaluma Transit, and Sonoma County Transit are offering fare-free rides all day today, Feb. 4, to celebrate Transit Equity Day, honoring Rosa Parks and the fight for accessible public transportation.
February 4, 2025 at 7:04 PM
It's Transit Equity Day! Santa Rosa CityBus, Petaluma Transit, and Sonoma County Transit are offering fare-free rides all day today, Feb. 4, to celebrate Transit Equity Day, honoring Rosa Parks and the fight for accessible public transportation.
This week I, met with the Legal Affairs Sec & Cabinet Sec of the @governor.ca.gov. They reached out to talk about how successful the rebuild in SR/Coffey Park was, & what lessons we learned that they might use in SoCal.
January 29, 2025 at 6:09 PM
This week I, met with the Legal Affairs Sec & Cabinet Sec of the @governor.ca.gov. They reached out to talk about how successful the rebuild in SR/Coffey Park was, & what lessons we learned that they might use in SoCal.
Here in Santa Rosa, we've seen firsthand how grassroots efforts and collective determination can drive recovery and rebuild stronger, more connected communities. By sharing our experiences, we can help other regions navigate their challenges and emerge even stronger. I spoke to Reuters about that.
Earlier California fire shows how Los Angeles could rebuild
Seven years before wildfires tore through opposite ends of the Los Angeles area, the Tubbs Fire in Northern California's Sonoma County jumped a six-lane freeway and decimated Santa Rosa's Coffey Park subdivision, a suburban enclave similar to Pacific Palisades and Altadena.
www.reuters.com
January 27, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Here in Santa Rosa, we've seen firsthand how grassroots efforts and collective determination can drive recovery and rebuild stronger, more connected communities. By sharing our experiences, we can help other regions navigate their challenges and emerge even stronger. I spoke to Reuters about that.
I’m optimistic about the possibilities the Drone as First Responders (DFR) program could bring to Santa Rosa. This innovative approach, currently under consideration, has the potential to revolutionize how our first responders protect and serve our community.
Police drones in Santa Rosa: A game-changer or cause for concern?
Santa Rosa police are considering a new tool they believe could transform emergency response: a drone that acts as a first responder. While the city’s police chief sees it as an invaluable tool, not e...
www.pressdemocrat.com
January 23, 2025 at 5:23 PM
I’m optimistic about the possibilities the Drone as First Responders (DFR) program could bring to Santa Rosa. This innovative approach, currently under consideration, has the potential to revolutionize how our first responders protect and serve our community.
I was asked to appear on AirTalk by @laist.com to answer fire recovery question from their listeners in LA.
What goes into the debris removal process after a wildfire? We ask the experts
Today on AirTalk, as officials begin clearing debris in the wake of the L.A. wildfires, we'll get details about the cleanup process. The newly inaugurated U.S. president, Donald Trump, has made his in...
laist.com
January 22, 2025 at 3:48 PM
I was asked to appear on AirTalk by @laist.com to answer fire recovery question from their listeners in LA.
When it comes to fire recovery, it's my opinion that local government's job is to facilitate, not regulate. Be bold & make decisions with the goal of getting residents back in their homes as soon as possible. It worked in Santa Rosa & can work in LA. #palisadesstrong #EatonFire
January 21, 2025 at 11:00 PM
When it comes to fire recovery, it's my opinion that local government's job is to facilitate, not regulate. Be bold & make decisions with the goal of getting residents back in their homes as soon as possible. It worked in Santa Rosa & can work in LA. #palisadesstrong #EatonFire
As a survivor of the Tubbs Fire, I know the immense challenges fire survivors face. My colleagues at
Coffey Strong & I recently spoke with the Press Democrat to share insights & support for those impacted by the recent fires.
#EatonFire #PalisadesFire #LosAngelesfires
Coffey Strong & I recently spoke with the Press Democrat to share insights & support for those impacted by the recent fires.
#EatonFire #PalisadesFire #LosAngelesfires
What Coffey Park neighbors displaced by 2017 Tubbs Fire say to LA fire survivors
Asked how they could best help the newest generation of megafire survivors in Los Angeles, a half dozen Coffey Strong alumni emphasized several principles to guide Angeleños on their difficult path fo...
www.pressdemocrat.com
January 21, 2025 at 6:51 PM
As a survivor of the Tubbs Fire, I know the immense challenges fire survivors face. My colleagues at
Coffey Strong & I recently spoke with the Press Democrat to share insights & support for those impacted by the recent fires.
#EatonFire #PalisadesFire #LosAngelesfires
Coffey Strong & I recently spoke with the Press Democrat to share insights & support for those impacted by the recent fires.
#EatonFire #PalisadesFire #LosAngelesfires
@nbcbayarea.com stopped by to talk about the recovery process that survivors in Pacific Palisades and Pasadena face.
Northern California communities recount Tubbs, Camp fires amid wildfires in LA County
The fires in Los Angeles County are bringing back memories to survivors of two of Northern California’s largest, deadliest, and most destructive wildfires.
www.nbcbayarea.com
January 17, 2025 at 2:30 PM
@nbcbayarea.com stopped by to talk about the recovery process that survivors in Pacific Palisades and Pasadena face.
Once you've found temporary housing and started your claim, the first big step in recovery is debris removal. I spoke to @abc7news.bsky.social about that process and how it helps in rebuilding and with your mental health.
What will happen with debris from SoCal wildfires? Here's what was done in 2017 North Bay fires
Rebuilding can't happen until the debris is cleaned up - a process survivors of the 2017 North Bay Tubbs Fire know well.
abc7news.com
January 16, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Once you've found temporary housing and started your claim, the first big step in recovery is debris removal. I spoke to @abc7news.bsky.social about that process and how it helps in rebuilding and with your mental health.
I was asked by the @latimes.com what advice i could offer to survivors and elected officials in the wake of the devastating #palisadesfire, and #Eatonfire. Here are a few of my thoughts.
www.latimes.com/politics/sto...
www.latimes.com/politics/sto...
Column: He lost everything in a wildfire. Here's one city councilman's practical advice
Santa Rosa's Jeff Okrepkie has experience on both sides of disaster, as a wildfire survivor as well as a government official dealing with the aftermath. His counsel includes patience, compassion and b...
www.latimes.com
January 15, 2025 at 2:37 PM
I was asked by the @latimes.com what advice i could offer to survivors and elected officials in the wake of the devastating #palisadesfire, and #Eatonfire. Here are a few of my thoughts.
www.latimes.com/politics/sto...
www.latimes.com/politics/sto...
I spoke to @kqednews.bsky.social about my experience with the Tubbs Fire and what lies ahead for survivors of the ##PalisadesFire and #EatonFire www.kqed.org/news/1202166...
January 11, 2025 at 5:14 PM
I spoke to @kqednews.bsky.social about my experience with the Tubbs Fire and what lies ahead for survivors of the ##PalisadesFire and #EatonFire www.kqed.org/news/1202166...