A community of interest is a “contiguous population that shares common social and economic interests that should be included within a single district for purposes of its effective and fair representation.” They are the overlapping sets of neighborhoods, networks, and groups that share interests, views, cultures, histories, languages, and values and whose boundaries can be … Continued
Many factors may be considered, but population equality is the most important. The California FAIR MAPS Act requires municipalities to use a ranked list of criteria to help ensure a transparent and fair process: Relatively equal population: a total deviation of less than 10% Contiguous: districts should be whole and not jumping over each other … Continued
Districting determines which neighborhoods and communities are grouped together into a district for purposes of electing a City Council member. The City Council is seeking input on the district voting map for the City of Sonoma. Residents will have opportunities to share with the City Council how they think district boundaries should be drawn to best … Continued
Districting is the establishment of boundaries for election districts. It determines who can run and who can vote in each district. Candidates and voters must live within their respective election districts. This does not impact city services to the public. The only change the districting process creates is how City Council Members are elected. Districting only happens once. After … Continued
Provide your comments on your community of interest by completing the online Community of Interest Form, or download the worksheet and return it by email cityhall@sonomacity.org or drop off a hard copy to Sonoma City Hall No. 1 The Plaza, Sonoma CA 95476, or attend a public hearing and read your comments to the Council. … Continued
Please consider the following questions and criteria when considering your community of interest (for consideration only, no need to provide answers): Does your community have a shared culture, characteristics, or bond? Is your community geographic in nature? Is your community able to be mapped? Is there density within your community? Describe your community’s relationship with … Continued
A Community of Interest is a group of people in the same geographically definable area who share common social and economic interests. Some examples of Communities of Interest are: Senior citizens Families with children attending the same schools People who live downtown or in a neighborhood Dog park community Residents who share a common language … Continued
While the Lead and Copper Rule Revisions primarily focus on residences, schools, and daycare centers, commercial businesses and business centers with service lines less than two inches are also included in the service line inventory.
Several factors can be considered to determine whether your plumbing contains lead. Because it is colorless and tasteless, lead is not readily apparent in water. In 1986, the use of plumbing materials and fixtures with lead was banned in California. Therefore, homes built after 1986 do not have lead service lines due to changes in … Continued
Lead is not naturally occurring in the City of Sonoma’s source water, from Sonoma County Water Agency, and does not come from the city’s water distribution system piping. However, in some older homes, lead may be present in the pipe connecting the home to the water system – known as a service line – or … Continued
