At its final meeting of the year on Wednesday, December 18, the Sonoma City Council held its annual reorganization, selecting leadership for the 2026 calendar year and recognizing the service of outgoing Mayor Patricia Farrar-Rivas. Each year, the Sonoma City Council votes to select a Mayor and Vice Mayor from among its members. For 2026, … Continued
The City of Sonoma is pleased to announce the appointment of two internal candidates to new supervisory roles within the Parks and Recreation and Public Works departments. These promotions reflect the City’s commitment to recognizing talent, experience, and leadership from within our organization. Tom Arrington Appointed Parks Division Supervisor Tom Arrington has been appointed Supervisor … Continued
Draft Land Use Element Now Available for Review The City of Sonoma has released the Draft Land Use Element, an important component of the General Plan Update that outlines how land in Sonoma may be used in the future to support housing, economic vitality, open space, environmental protection, and the preservation of community character. The … Continued
The Parks, Recreation and Open Space (PROS) Commission will review the 90% design plans for the Olsen Park Improvement Capital Improvement Project (CIP P-8) at its meeting on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, 177 First Street West in Sonoma. City staff and the project design team from LandCulture … Continued
The City of Sonoma is proud to announce that Ada Limón has been selected as the 2026 Treasure Artist by the Cultural and Fine Arts Commission at their November 18th Meeting. Limón, an internationally celebrated poet and the 24th Poet Laureate of the United States, grew up in Sonoma Valley and has recently returned to … Continued
The City of Sonoma has been recognized with a Silver designation from the national Charging Smart program for its leadership in preparing the community for electric vehicle adoption and expanding access to EV charging infrastructure. Charging Smart is a national initiative led by the Interstate Renewable Energy Council in partnership with Cool The Earth and … Continued
As the holidays approach, we want to take a moment to share our appreciation for everyone in Sonoma who continues to make climate-smart choices—large and small. Your efforts are reflected in Sonoma’s Climate Action Strategies, which were developed by the Climate Action Commission as roadmap for reducing emissions, promoting sustainability, and building resilience. Here are … Continued
The City of Sonoma is pleased to announce that nominations are now being accepted for the 2026 Honorary Alcalde, a longstanding tradition recognizing a Sonoma Valley resident (or couple) whose commitment, service, and leadership have made a meaningful and lasting impact on the community. Since 1975, each Honorary Alcalde has been celebrated at a City-hosted … Continued
Starting January 1, 2026, the minimum wage rate in the City of Sonoma is $18.47/hour for large employers (26 or more employees) and $17.38/hour for small employers (25 or fewer employees). The scheduled increase is included in the minimum wage ordinance adopted by the City Council in 2019 after a minimum wage study, which became Chapter 2.80 of … Continued
The City of Sonoma is proud to announce that Phil Coturri will be honored as the next recipient of the Celebrate Sonoma recognition during the City Council meeting on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at 6:00 PM. As part of this program, the City will officially proclaim November 19, 2025, as “Phil Coturri Day” in Sonoma. … Continued
