Healdsburg offically declared the first Fair Trade Town in Sonoma County!

The Fair Trade Healdsburg campaign was established in April, 2011 by a group of 10 dedicated volunteers.  We were encouraged to gain recognition for our small town that had already shown such strong support for Fair Trade.  In just five short months we accomplished all five of our goals and with unanimous support from our City Council, Healdsburg was officially declared the first Fair Trade Town in Sonoma County on Sept 8, 2011.

We currently have 12 businesses that carry at least two certified Fair Trade products, including two grocery stores, two cafés, a clothing store, toy store, salon, book store and 3 gift shops including one fully committed to Fair Trade.

Upcoming Events

·         Several  Steering Committee members attending the Global Forum on Human Trafficking on Oct 21-22, 2011 in Sunnyvale, CA

·         Presentation to the Healdsburg Rotary Club on Oct 19, 2011

·         Presentation to the Healdsburg High School Progressive Club on Dec 15, 2011

·         Currently working on new Fair Trade Healdsburg brochure to be available as outreach in every participating business as well as the Chamber of Commerce.

·         Currently working on new website.

·         Continued retail and business support to increase availability of certified Fair Trade products.

http://www.fairtradetownsusa.org/towns/ca/healdsburg/

Healdsburg OK'd as First Sonoma County 'Fair Trade Town'

Healdsburg leaders said "yea" five times to give unanimous approval Tuesday night to a resolution designating the city as a "Fair Trade Town."
"I believe in this program," said City Councilman Steve Babb. "It's ideal for Healdsburg.
"As a city, we believe in fairness for the people around us and within us," he added. "This seems to fit."
Tuesday's vote means Healdsburg will become the first Fair Trade Town in Sonoma County. It indicates the city supports the concept of Fair Trade, which hinges on favoring products that are made and shipped from foreign companies where there are healthy working conditions and fair labor practices.
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Healdsburg City Council unanimously approved our resolution!

Healdsburg on Tuesday took steps toward becoming the first “Fair Trade Town” in Sonoma County, part of a movement to encourage fair labor practices and healthy working conditions in the production of imported food and goods.

The City Council unanimously approved a resolution expressing support for fair trade practices and a local committee's initiatives to make Healdsburg a “Fair Trade Town USA.”

“I believe in this program — its concept and idea,” said Councilman Steve Babb. He said it is compatible with local efforts to provide food, medical services and housing for low-income people.

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Healdsburg seeks 'fair trade town' status!