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Upcoming BayREN Codes and Standards Trainings: Essential for Contractors

The Bay Area Regional Energy Network (BayREN) is offering a series of valuable online trainings for contractors that focus on the latest energy codes and best practices for compliance. These trainings are free and provide 0.1 ICC CEU for each session completed. Whether you're looking to stay current with new regulations or improve your understanding...

Vendor Applications and Sponsorship Opportunities Now Open for 2025 Sonoma’s Tuesday Night Market!

The City of Sonoma is excited to announce that vendor applications and sponsorship opportunities for the 2025 Sonoma’s Tuesday Night Market season are now open! The market, held in the historic Sonoma Plaza, is a beloved weekly tradition bringing together thousands of visitors to shop, dine, and connect with local farmers, artisans, and businesses. Vendor...

Kathy Witkowicki Named 2025 Honorary Alcaldessa

The City of Sonoma is thrilled to announce Kathy Witkowicki as the 2025 Honorary Alcaldessa! This honorary title recognizes Kathy’s decades of extraordinary service and dedication to our community. Read the press release [here]. Kathy has made a lasting impact on Sonoma Valley through her leadership and vision. In 1996, she founded the Sonoma Valley...

City of Sonoma Honors Kathy Witkowicki as the 2025 Alcaldessa - Press Release

View/Download a pdf version of this press release Sonoma, CA – January 25, 2025 - The City of Sonoma proudly announces Kathy Witkowicki as the 2025 Honorary Alcaldessa, recognizing her remarkable commitment to community service and her transformative contributions to Sonoma Valley. Her selection as Alcaldessa follows a thoughtful process, informed by heartfelt community nominations...

District-Based Elections Are Coming to Sonoma: Get Involved Today

The City of Sonoma is in the process of transitioning from an at-large election system to a district-based system, and your input is critical to shaping fair and inclusive City Council districts. What is Changing? All registered voters in Sonoma vote for all Council Members, but under the new system, voters will elect a representative...

Districting Sonoma Information Sheet - Spanish

Districting Sonoma Information Sheet

Submit Your District Map

The City of Sonoma is in the process of moving from an at-large election system to a by-district election system. To draw these new election districts for the City Council, we need to hear from you! It’s important the City knows about your community as the lines are being drawn so the City Council district...

Districtr en español

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Community of Interest Worksheet - Spanish

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City of Sonoma Seeks Proposals for Plaza Park Topographical Survey

The City of Sonoma invites proposals from qualified Professional Land Surveying Consultants to conduct a topographical survey of the historic Plaza Park and its adjacent vicinity. This project will support the development of a master plan for the park's future enhancements. Key dates include: Pre-Proposal Site Walk Meeting: January 29, 2025 Questions Due: January 31,...

RFP - Professional Services for Plaza Park Topographical Survey

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Get Involved

Para ver esta página web en español, haga clic en «Translate» o en el icono del globo terráqueo de arriba y seleccione «Spanish». Public input is an essential part of this process. The City is committed to making this transition open and inclusive, with five public meetings scheduled to gather feedback from the community. Here...

Timeline & Recordings of Past Meetings

The timeline for the transition to district-based elections includes several public hearings and opportunities for community input. A professional demographer will guide the City through the process, ensuring that the district maps are drawn in a way that fairly represents Sonoma’s residents. Key dates in the timeline are tentative and include: December 18, 2024 (5:00...

Background

Currently, Sonoma uses an at-large election system, meaning all registered voters in the City vote for all City Council Members, regardless of district. However, many cities, including some in Sonoma County, have faced legal pressure to transition to district-based elections, with allegations that at-large elections dilute the power of specific communities. Though Sonoma has not...

Are district boundaries permanent?

No. The City is required to review and adjust the district lines following each census. We will next review the district maps in 2031 and make changes based on the data received in the census.

What happens if there is only one candidate or no candidates running for a City Council seat in a district?

If only one candidate runs, that individual will be considered elected to the City Council. If no candidates run for a seat in a district, the situation will be handled in the same way as a vacancy. This will be addressed according to the California Elections Code.

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