On August 3, 2011, EBMC Corporate Counsel - William Gillis, participated in the Sonoma County Alliance General Membership Meeting. There were over 150 Sonoma County business, government and educational leaders present. The topic was presented by Santa Rosa Community Health Centers which serves Sonoma, Santa Rosa and Healdsburg. Sonoma County Alliance is a coalition of business, agriculture, labor and individuals incorporated to encourage a healthy economy, maintain a sound environment, protect private property rights and promote a responsive political process. The Alliance accomplishes these goals through public and member education and, from time to time, through advocacy before decision makers.
The purpose of the Sonoma County Alliance is to maintain a visible force in community affairs; engage elected officials in dialogue regarding the establishment of public policy; provide a forum for its membership concerning land use and development, housing, taxation and allied matters; and increase membership interest and participation in legislative and political affairs on a county wide basis.
All share a mutual desire to pull their diverse talents together in an effort to put order and strength to their energies, thus making membership in the Sonoma County Alliance a tangible investment in the present and future welfare of Sonoma County. The Sonoma County Alliance network supports the interest of its members through representation, advocacy, and education.
William Gillis serves as corporate counsel for EBMC. EBMC believes that it has a duty to participate in the communities that it serves and this is one exemplary example of EBMC's staff giving back and sharing knowledge.