Category: City News

Be our new Finance Director

The City of Sonoma, is seeking a Finance Director with experience in both accounting and budget preparation to oversee the Department of Finance. This is a hands-on and public-facing leadership position with substantial economic influence on the community. The ideal candidate is a confident communicator with excellent interpersonal skills and a proven track record of … Continued

Sonoma City Council Approves 5% Annual Water Rate Increase to Ensure Water System Reliability and Long-Term Community Benefits

The Sonoma City Council approved a 5% per year water rate increase, updating the current water rate schedule. The decision, made at the Council’s regular meeting on October 4th, 2023, aims to provide stability for multi-year projects essential for the community. The rates cover the costs of purchasing, delivering, and maintaining the city’s water storage … Continued

Thank You Mountain Cemetery Volunteers!

We want to extend our gratitude to the volunteers who joined us for the recent Mountain Cemetery Workday on Saturday, October 7th. Your dedication and hard work made a difference in preserving and enhancing this cherished place. During the workday, you all accomplished so much. Graffiti on the back side of Mausoleum 10 vanished under … Continued

Six Years On: Recognizing the Anniversary of the 2017 Nuns Fire

As the City of Sonoma, we pause today to remember the events of 2017, specifically the Nuns Fire that swept through our beautiful Sonoma Valley. Though our city itself remained unscathed by the flames, our hearts were forever marked by the profound impact it had on our community. Today, we express our heartfelt gratitude to … Continued

Be the City of Sonoma’s new Building Official

The City of Sonoma is currently looking for a highly qualified candidate to join our team in the role of Building Official, offering a competitive monthly salary range of $10,227 to $12,431. Position Summary: As the Building Official, you will play a pivotal role in planning, organizing, supervising, directing, performing, and coordinating various activities within … Continued

Emergency Alert Test October 4th – We want your feedback!

There’s a Nationwide Emergency Alert Test happening on October 4th, and WE NEED YOUR HELP! Voluntarily participate and provide feedback to the county on the nationwide wireless emergency alert exercise TOMORROW, Oct. 4, at approximately 11:20 -11:50 a.m. ⚠The test alert will attempt to reach every cell phone in the county. We encourage you to … Continued

Thank You for a Bountiful Season!

As we bid farewell to another incredible season of Sonoma’s Tuesday Night Market, we wanted to take a moment to express our deepest gratitude to all those who contributed to making this year’s market a resounding success. To our dedicated farmers, thank you for waking up before dawn, tilling the soil, and nurturing your crops … Continued

City Invites Public Input on Draft Climate Action Strategies

The City of Sonoma has set a challenging goal of reaching “net zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2030.” The Climate Action Commission has been working closely with city staff to prepare the Draft Climate Action Strategies, setting out a range of feasible measures designed to accomplish this objective. The Draft Climate Action Strategies document, which … Continued

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