As of today, Measure S, the Transient Occupancy Tax increase, had over 79% yes votes. THANK YOU to our community for support of Measure S. As a general tax, Measure S required a simple majority to pass to increase the City’s Transient Occupancy Tax to be similar to other Sonoma and Napa communities. TOT revenue … Continued
This afternoon, the County of Sonoma acted promptly to prepare for the potential shut down of PG&E power to areas of Sonoma County. PG&E has notified the County that they may activate their Public Safety Power Shut-Off protocols due to extreme weather, and could potentially initiate a power shut down in the unincorporated northeastern parts … Continued
The City of Sonoma is once again seeking nominations from the public for the 2019 Honorary Alcalde. Each year, since 1975, the City Council selects a citizen of the year who is given the title of Honorary Alcalde (“Alcalde” is the Spanish word for Mayor). The honoree is given a silver-headed cane as a symbol … Continued
Time to vote! Election day is this Tuesday, November 6 and polls will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. If you are voting in person and are not sure where your assigned polling place is, search on the Sonoma County Registrar of Voters website or text ‘VOTE’ to GOVOTE (468683) to find the … Continued
PLEASE NOTE THIS MEETING HAS A SPECIAL START TIME OF 5:30 PM A regular meeting of Sonoma City Council will be held on Monday, November 5th at 5:30 pm. View the full agenda including a proclamation in Recognition of “Bells of Peace,” items on the consent calendar, the public hearing of an Ordinance Prohibiting all Commercial … Continued
On Monday, October 29, 2018, a check was delivered to an address in the city of Sonoma via US mail from “Firefly Federal Credit Union” out of Minnesota for the amount of $2,780. The recipient was not expecting a refund nor payment as indicated on the check and they suspected it to be a fraud. … Continued
The City of Sonoma’s Cultural and Fine Arts Commission is seeking nominations for the 2019 Sonoma Treasure Artist of the Year Award. First awarded in 1983, the Sonoma Treasure Artist is selected and recognized for outstanding achievement in a chosen artistic medium including the performing, visual, theatrical, literary and craft arts and for their service … Continued
The deadline for applications for the Homeless System of Care Technical Advisory Committee has been extended to Friday, October 26, 2018 at 5pm. Applications may be emailed to Michael.Gause@sonoma-county.org or dropped off in-person at 1440 Guerneville Road in Santa Rosa. If you need assistance with your application or have any questions, please contact Michael Gause or Karissa … Continued
The latest edition of “About Town,” the E-Newsletter from the city of Sonoma is now available. View online to read about the Sonoma Art Walk, ‘Spooktacular’ Sonoma, Sonoma Valley Fire’s annual Open House & Pancake Breakfast, our New Planning & Community Services Director, the re-opening of the Sonoma Overlook Trail, sign up to be an … Continued
A Special Joint Meeting of the City Council and the Community Services & Environment Commission (CSEC) and a Regular City Council meeting are scheduled for Monday, October 22, 2018. The special joint meeting is at 4:00 pm. See the full agenda and staff report. Following the special meeting, a regular meeting of the City Council will be held at 6:00 pm. … Continued
