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Transition to District Based Elections

At their December 4th, 2024, Special City Council meeting, the Sonoma City Council approved a resolution to begin the process of transitioning from an "at-large" election system, in which all registered voters in the City vote on all Council Members regardless of where they reside, to a "district-based" system in which only the voters in that specific district select a council member who resides within that district.

While there is no evidence that the City of Sonomaโ€™s election system violates the California Voter Rights Act, or any other law, the City has chosen to transition voluntarily to mitigate the potential risk of legal challengesโ€”such as those faced by other cities in the state.

Current Status: Final Map Selected

On April 2, 2025, the Sonoma City Council selected the final district map and approved the election sequencing. Districts 1, 3, and 5 will vote in 2026; Districts 2 and 4 will vote in 2028. The ordinance to implement district-based elections is scheduled for adoption on April 21, 2025.

Find all draft maps on the Draft Maps & Public Submissions page.

Submit Public Comment: Via our [CivicWeb Portal] or email cityhall@sonomacity.org

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Public Comments

The following public comments have been submitted electronically and can be viewed on the City's CivicWeb Portal.

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