Recognizing the vast knowledge and talent of our community, the City asks community members to step forward and serve our City on a commission or committee. These commissions and committees are charged with focusing on key issues within Sonoma and to then provide feedback, recommendations, and support to the City Council. The Council also makes … Continued
The City of Sonoma (City) is seeking feedback from the community to inform its 6th Cycle Housing Element Update, which provides the City’s plan to accommodate and encourage housing development, rehabilitation, and preservation from 2023-2031 and to promote equitable access to housing and resources. The City has several tools available on the City’s website to … Continued
At their meeting of March 16, the City of Sonoma City Council confirmed that beginning April 1, 2022, they would be returning to an “in-person only” meeting format. In response to the pandemic, a fully virtual and then a hybrid format had been introduced in June 2021 which allowed for public attendance/participation via ZOOM. As … Continued
City of Sonoma (City) Mayor Jack Ding, together with members of the City Council, local government officials, dignitaries, and the Sonoma Sister Cities Association (SSCA) will welcome Ukraine Consul General Dmytro Kushneruk and his consular delegation to Sonoma’s City Hall for an outdoor press conference on Thursday, March 17, 2022, at 12:00 p.m. The City … Continued
Sonoma’s Cultural and Fine Arts Commission is pleased to announce that the Treasure Artist for 2022 is artist Pat Meier-Johnson. In selecting Ms. Meier-Johnson, the Commission noted not only her artistic talent, but also her love of community, and generous nature. She has won awards for her art and her paintings have been exhibited throughout … Continued
The City of Sonoma has selected Steve Page as Honorary Alcalde (“Alcalde” is the Spanish name for Mayor). After considerable discussion, Mayor Ding nominated Mr. Page in recognition of his ongoing efforts and contributions to the Sonoma community. Particularly of note was the multitude of Sonoma Valley organizations who have been strengthened by his involvement … Continued
>>En español<< Tokyo Olympics bronze medalist Nikita Ducarroz will visit her hometown and be honored by the City of Sonoma at an event in front of City Hall located at No. 1 Sonoma Plaza on Saturday, January 15, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. Sonoma Mayor Jack Ding and members of the City Council will be in … Continued
The City of Sonoma’s Cultural and Fine Arts Commission is seeking nominations for the 2022 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 following is a press release from the Sonoma County Registrar of Voters Office. The Sonoma County Registrar of Voters Office is seeking public input on the amended draft version of its Election Administration Plan that has been posted on its website at sonomacounty.ca.gov/CRA/Registrar-of-Voters/Voters-Choice-Act/. The plan details how Sonoma County intends to transition from its … Continued
In a statement to Sonoma City Council and City staff on Wednesday, October 20, 2021, Sonoma’s Public Works Director and City Engineer Colleen Ferguson announced that she would be retiring at the end of the year. Ms. Ferguson has served as the City’s Public Works Director and City Engineer since July of 2017. She is … Continued
