Sonoma City Council Goals

Setting Council goals plays a pivotal role in shaping both the organization and the community, defining priorities, and providing a clear vision for the future. Each year, City Council members convene a special meeting to set the City's course, establishing yearly goals that align with the envisioned future and guide decision-making across all levels of City government. This collaborative goal-setting process ensures Council consensus on policies and projects, directly impacting residents, businesses, and the community.

These established goals become the foundation for the City Manager to set priorities, direct work activities, and allocate staffing and financial resources effectively.

During the 2025 Goal Setting Session on January 30, 2025, the Sonoma City Council identified five (5) key priorities to focus on for this year. These goals were ratified at the March 5th City Council Meeting. The adopted goals focus on:

• Housing
• Parks, Recreation & Community Services
• Economic Development & Financial Stability
• Sonoma Valley Unification & Annexation
• Climate Mitigation & Adaptation

If you'd like to delve into the discussions and decisions made during this session, find links to watch the goal setting session, March 5th meeting and from the session below.