Thank you to all who attended or submitted comments for the City of Sonoma’s Budget Study Session held on May 22, 2025. The session provided the City Council an opportunity to review key elements of the proposed Fiscal Year 2025–2026 Operating and Capital Budget and offer feedback ahead of formal adoption at their meeting scheduled … Continued
The Sonoma City Council will hold a public Budget Study Session on Thursday, May 22, 2025, beginning at 9:00 a.m. in the City’s Emergency Operations Center (177 First Street West). This study session is an opportunity for the City Council to review and provide feedback on the proposed Fiscal Year 2025–2026 Operating and Capital Budget … Continued
In an ongoing effort to enhance support to our local organizations providing critical and essential programs and services to our community in a transparent and fair manner, the City of Sonoma reminds non-profit and tax-exempt organizations that the deadline to apply for discretionary funding for the Fiscal Year 2025/2026 is Tuesday, May 7, 2025, at … Continued
In an ongoing effort to enhance support to our local organizations providing critical and essential programs and services to our community in a transparent and fair manner, the City of Sonoma is excited to announce the second year of its online Discretionary Funding Application. This platform streamlines the process for organizations seeking funding from the … Continued
At its meeting on April 2, 2025, the Sonoma City Council selected a final district map and approved the sequencing of elections as part of the City’s transition to district-based elections. The adopted map includes five districts with assigned district numbers. The City Council also determined the election timeline for each district: Districts 1, 3, … Continued
The City of Sonoma is moving forward in its transition to district-based elections, and community input is essential in shaping the final district boundaries. The third public hearing during a special meeting that will take place on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers (177 First Street West), where the … Continued
📅 Date: Thursday, January 30, 2025 ⏰ Time: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.* (*or until the meeting concludes) 📍 Location: Maple* Room, Lodge at Sonoma, 1325 Broadway, Sonoma, CA The City of Sonoma invites you to join us for the 2025 Council Goal Setting Session! This is your chance to engage with the City Council … Continued
The City of Sonoma’s Presentation and Second Public Hearing regarding the transition to district-based elections, originally scheduled for 5:00 PM on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, has been rescheduled to 6:00 PM on the same day. This hearing will now be the first item on the agenda for the regular City Council meeting. Key Topics for … Continued
The City of Sonoma held its final City Council meeting of 2024 last night, marking the end of a productive year with celebrations and leadership transitions. Celebrating Community Achievements The council recognized the Dragons football team for their outstanding achievements this year, commending their dedication and hard work. A photo was taken to honor the … Continued
The City of Sonoma has officially designated November 2024 as Native American Heritage Month, honoring the rich cultural heritage and contributions of Native Americans throughout the United States. On November 6th, Mayor John Gurney and Sonoma City Council acknowledged the City of Sonoma is located in the ancestral territory of the Federated Indians of Graton … Continued