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 lines can amplify the voices of residents.
The Sonoma City Council will be considering two options for the district maps:
- A 4-district map with an "at-large" mayor.
- A 5-district map where the role of mayor is decided by the City Council annually, as it is currently.
We’re asking for your help with two things:
- Identifying communities of interest: A community of interest is a group of people in a geographic area who share common social or economic interests. Examples of communities can include neighborhoods, areas where many residents speak the same language, or areas where the residents use the same public facilities. Visit our Community of Interest page for more information.
- Providing draft district maps: Use Districtr's online tool to identify the boundaries of your community or submit your ideas for election district maps. Districting maps and instructions are available for download in English and Spanish below, or you can pick up a hardcopy at City Hall during regular business hours.