Current Recruitments & How to Apply

As vacancies occur on a Commission or Committee they will be listed below.  Applications received will be posted after the close of the recruitment below. For full Information and to apply, visit our CivicWeb Portal.

The City of Sonoma is currently seeking applications for the following positions on City of Sonoma or Regional commissions, committees, and boards:

City Commissions and Committees

• Climate Action Commission
  • One Directly Appointed Member (Must be a resident)
    The Climate Action Commission advises the City Council on matters pertaining to reducing greenhouse gasses from the city's municipal, residential, commercial, and industrial sectors and on adapting to climate change within the city’s jurisdiction.
• Design Review & Historic Preservation Commission
  • Three Members
    The goal of the Design Review and Historic Preservation Commission is to protect the architectural heritage of Sonoma and promote excellence in town design through its review of proposed projects and developments.

Regional Appointments

• Sonoma Valley Community Advisory Commission
  One Alternate and One Emeritus* Commissioner
  This joint advisory agency, representing both the County of Sonoma and the City of Sonoma, shares responsibility for local planning in the Sonoma Valley. The representative serves a four-year term.* In order to be considered for the Emeritus position, an individual must be a former member or alternate member of the commission. 

For questions, please contact Sonoma City Clerk Rebekah Barr by calling (707) 938-3681 or emailing cityhall@sonomacity.org.