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Sonoma, CA 95476
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Sonoma's City Council

Sonoma operates under the Council/Manager form of government. The City Council is the elected body that oversees all municipal operations. The City Council provides policy leadership and acts as the legislative arm of City government. The five members of the City Council are elected to overlapping four-year terms, ensuring that there are Council Members with experience guiding the City at all times. Council Members also sit as the Board of Directors of the Community Development Agency, and participate in regional activities. See a list of other agencies the City Council participates in.

The Sonoma City Council stands together in the Council Chambers during the annual reorganization meeting, following the selection of the Mayor and Vice Mayor for 2026.

Current City Council Members Pictured Above (from the left,): Council Member John Gurney, Council Member Sandra Lowe, Council Member Patricia Farrar-Rivas, Mayor Ron Wellander, Council Member Jack Ding.

Council Meetings

Sonoma Civic Web Portal LogoThe City Council normally meets at 6:00 p.m., on the first and third Wednesday of each month.  Meetings are typically held in Council Chambers at 177 First Street West, Sonoma California.  Meetings information and agendas can be found on our CivicWeb portal.

Any material distributed to a majority of the City Council, within 72 hours of the meeting it pertains to, will be will be made available on the Subsequent Meeting Material page for public review.

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News & Updates

The Sonoma City Council stands together in the Council Chambers during the annual reorganization meeting, following the selection of the Mayor and Vice Mayor for 2026.

City Council Reorganizes for 2026; Ron Wellander Selected as Mayor, Sandra Lowe as Vice Mayor

Posted on December 18, 2025

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,...
Mayor Patricia Farrar Rivas stands at a podium while 2024 Honorary Alcalde Wayne Schake passes the traditional silver headed cane to 2025 Honorary Alcaldessa Kathy Witkowicki during the recognition ceremony.

Nominations Now Open for the 2026 Honorary Alcalde

Posted on November 24, 2025

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...
Row of colorful manufactured homes with awnings and small landscaped areas along a paved street in a mobile home park on a sunny day.

City Council to Hold Study Session on Mobilehome Park Closure and Conversion Ordinance

Posted on October 31, 2025

The Sonoma City Council will hold a study session on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at their regular meeting to review the City’s existing rules for mobile home park closures and conversions and discuss recent changes in state law affecting these processes. The discussion will focus on Sonoma Municipal Code Chapter 9.82, which outlines the procedures...
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