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Water Service Request Form

Customers must complete the online form below to start or stop water service in the City of Sonoma. This form is for properties within City of Sonoma water service boundaries. If your bill is from Valley of the Moon Water District, City of Santa Rosa, or another provider, please do not submit this form. Please...

Draft Utilities and Public Services Element Released & Comment Deadlines for Draft Elements Added

The City of Sonoma is pleased to announce that the Draft Utilities and Public Services Element of the General Plan Update is now available for public review. Released on August 22, 2025, this draft element outlines goals, policies, and actions related to infrastructure, utilities, and community services that support Sonoma’s high quality of life. Key...

When will the districts be reviewed or redrawn?

Cities in California review and, if needed, redraw Council district boundaries every 10 years after the release of new U.S. Census data to keep districts substantially equal in population. The next full review will occur after the 2030 Census. The process follows the FAIR MAPS Act and includes multiple public hearings and outreach opportunities for...

City Council Districts & By-District Elections

Beginning with the November 2026 election, Sonoma City Council Members are elected by district. Voters choose the Council Member who lives in their district; city services and representation for the whole city remain unchanged. This page explains how districts work, when each district votes, and how to find your district. What changed (and what didn’t)...

How do I find out which Council Member represents my district?

Through November 2026, Sonoma’s Council Members are elected at-large, meaning they are chosen by all city voters and each Council Member represents the entire city—there is no single district representative yet. Beginning with the November 2026 election, Districts 1, 3, and 5 will each elect a Council Member who must live in that district and...

How Were District Lines Drawn?

The district boundaries were adopted by the City Council on April 2, 2025, following a public process that incorporated: Legal criteria: equal population using 2020 Census data; compliance with the California Voting Rights Act; contiguity; and respect for natural and man-made boundaries where practicable. Communities of Interest (COI): testimony and COI input describing neighborhoods, shared...

Will my polling place or ballot change?

Possibly—districts can affect contests on your ballot. Confirm your voter status and ballot info through the County Registrar.

Do I still contact any Council Member?

Yes. You can contact any Council Member, and all continue to serve the entire City.

What is districting?

Districting sets geographic boundaries that decide who can run for a Council seat and which voters elect that seat. Services stay citywide, only the election method changes.

Public Invited to Participate in Scoping Meeting for General Plan Update Environmental Review

*Update, September 10, 2025: The location for this meeting has been changed to the Vintage House, located at 264 First St East. The City of Sonoma has begun preparing a Programmatic Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for its General Plan Update and invites community members to participate in the environmental review process. A public scoping meeting will...

City of Sonoma Issues Request for Proposals for On-Call City Engineering Services

The City of Sonoma is seeking proposals from qualified consultants to provide on-call city engineering services. The selected consultant(s) will assist City staff in delivering a wide range of general engineering services and capital projects, including development review, capital improvement project design and support, traffic engineering, and general engineering consultation. Key Dates: RFP Release: August...

Request for Proposals for On-Call City Engineering Services

City of Sonoma Seeks Bids for West Spain Street Rehabilitation Project (CIP T-11)

The City of Sonoma is inviting sealed bids for the West Spain Street Rehabilitation Project (CIP T-11). This project generally involves pavement maintenance and localized repair work along West Spain Street, primarily between Third Street West and First Street West, with additional isolated repairs between Sonoma Highway and Junipero Serra Drive. Improvements will include: Surface...

Burial Map & Locator

Explore Sonoma’s public cemeteries with our interactive Burial Map & Locator. The map allows you to find burial locations at the City of Sonoma’s three cemeteries—Valley Cemetery, Mountain Cemetery, and Veterans’ Cemetery—as well as learn about cemetery sections and view available records. How to use the map Zoom in/out with your mouse wheel or the...

Volunteer at Sonoma’s Cemeteries – Sign Up Today!

The City of Sonoma invites community members to take part in upcoming Cemetery Volunteer Workdays at Valley Cemetery, Mountain Cemetery, and Veterans’ Cemetery. These special days of service are an opportunity to roll up your sleeves, work alongside neighbors, and help preserve some of Sonoma’s most meaningful historic sites. Each cemetery has unique needs, from...

Cemetery Volunteer Workday Sign Up

Join the City of Sonoma in caring for our community’s historic cemeteries through a series of volunteer workdays. Each of our three cemeteries—Valley Cemetery, Mountain Cemetery, and Veterans’ Cemetery—will host a dedicated Saturday workday this season. Volunteers are invited to sign up for one or multiple dates. Workday activities may include weeding, landscaping, border and...

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A Back-to-School Traffic Safety Reminder from the Sonoma Police Department

The first week of school is behind us, and we want to thank the Sonoma community for helping keep our students safe as they returned to Sonoma Valley Unified School District campuses. As we all settle into new routines, please continue to be especially mindful on the roads—particularly between 8:00 and 9:00 a.m. when students...

Stay Ready: Wildfire and Disaster Preparedness Matters Year-Round

While Sonoma has enjoyed a cooler-than-usual summer and lower local wildfire activity, other parts of California have seen significant fire incidents this season. Peak fire season continues through October and disasters can strike at any time - now is the time to prepare so our community can respond, withstand, and recover when it happens here....

Help Shape the Future of Sonoma County Regional Parks

Sonoma County Regional Parks is developing a strategic plan to guide investments in parks, programs, and services through 2028 — and they want your input! Share what matters most to you about our local regional parks, including Arnold Field (home of the Sonoma Stompers) and nearby favorites like Maxwell Farms Regional Park, Larson Park, Ernie...