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 PM): Special Meeting for the first public hearing on district composition and boundaries (view recording)
  • January 15, 2025 (6:00 PM): Second public hearing to gather feedback on district boundaries at City Council Meeting in Council Chambers (see agenda)
  • February 11, 2025: Publication of draft district maps for public review, including the proposed sequence of elections.
  • February 19, 2025: Third public hearing to review the draft maps and discuss feedback.
  • March 3, 2025: Fourth public hearing for the City Council to select a preferred district map.
  • March 19, 2025: City Council adoption of the ordinance to implement district-based elections.
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