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Contact

(707) 933-2216
(707) 938-2559 (FAX)
CityCouncil@sonomacity.org
No. 1 The Plaza
Sonoma, CA 95476
Monday - Friday 8:00 am-5:00 pm
Closed daily 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm for lunch

Sonoma's City Council

Sonoma operates under the Council/Manager form of government. The City Council is the elected body that oversees all municipal operations. The City Council provides policy leadership and acts as the legislative arm of City government. The five members of the City Council are elected to overlapping four-year terms, ensuring that there are Council Members with experience guiding the City at all times. Council Members also sit as the Board of Directors of the Community Development Agency, and participate in regional activities. See a list of other agencies the City Council participates in.

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Current City Council Members Pictured Above (from the left,): Vice Mayor Patricia Farrar-Rivas, Mayor John Gurney, Council Member Sandra Lowe, Council Member Ron Wellander, Council Member Jack Ding

Council Meetings

Sonoma Civic Web Portal LogoThe City Council normally meets at 6:00 p.m., on the first and third Wednesday of each month.  Meetings are typically held in Council Chambers at 177 First Street West, Sonoma California.  Meetings information and agendas can be found on our CivicWeb portal.

Any material distributed to a majority of the City Council, within 72 hours of the meeting it pertains to, will be will be made available on the Subsequent Meeting Material page for public review.

Upcoming Meetings

News & Updates

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City of Sonoma Proclaims November as Native American Heritage Month

Posted on November 15, 2024

The City of Sonoma has officially designated November 2024 as Native American Heritage Month, honoring the rich cultural heritage and contributions of Native Americans throughout the United States. On November 6th, Mayor John Gurney and Sonoma City Council acknowledged the City of Sonoma is located in the ancestral territory of the Federated Indians of Graton...
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Fred Allebach to be Honored as the Next “Celebrate Sonoma” Recipient

Posted on November 7, 2024

The City of Sonoma proudly announces that Fred Allebach will be the next honoree recognized in the Celebrate Sonoma program. This special acknowledgment will take place during the Sonoma City Council meeting on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, beginning at 6:00 PM. This occasion will mark a significant tribute to Fred Allebach’s extensive contributions to the...
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Nominate Now for Sonoma’s 2025 Honorary Alcalde!

Posted on November 6, 2024

The City of Sonoma is thrilled to kick off nominations for the prestigious title of Honorary Alcalde 2025. Open to the public, we encourage community members to propose worthy candidates for this esteemed recognition. Nomination Deadline: January 3, 2025, 5:00 p.m. Since 1975, the City Council has annually selected outstanding citizens for the title of...
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