The City of Sonoma is thrilled to announce Kathy Witkowicki as the 2025 Honorary Alcaldessa! This honorary title recognizes Kathy’s decades of extraordinary service and dedication to our community. Read the press release [here]. Kathy has made a lasting impact on Sonoma Valley through her leadership and vision. In 1996, she founded the Sonoma Valley … Continued
View/Download a pdf version of this press release Sonoma, CA – January 25, 2025 – The City of Sonoma proudly announces Kathy Witkowicki as the 2025 Honorary Alcaldessa, recognizing her remarkable commitment to community service and her transformative contributions to Sonoma Valley. Her selection as Alcaldessa follows a thoughtful process, informed by heartfelt community nominations … Continued
The City of Sonoma is in the process of transitioning from an at-large election system to a district-based system, and your input is critical to shaping fair and inclusive City Council districts. What is Changing? All registered voters in Sonoma vote for all Council Members, but under the new system, voters will elect a representative … Continued
The City of Sonoma invites proposals from qualified Professional Land Surveying Consultants to conduct a topographical survey of the historic Plaza Park and its adjacent vicinity. This project will support the development of a master plan for the park’s future enhancements. Key dates include: Pre-Proposal Site Walk Meeting: January 29, 2025 Questions Due: January 31, … Continued
Save the Date for the General Plan Update Land Use Workshop! 📅 Date: January 30, 2025 ⏰ New Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM (formerly scheduled to begin at 5:30 PM) 📍 Location: Vintage House, 264 1st St E, Sonoma, CA 95476 What’s Your Vision for the Future of Sonoma? Join us for the General … Continued
The City of Sonoma is proud to join Sonoma County and 23 other jurisdictions in updating the Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan, a critical tool for reducing disaster risk and enhancing community resilience. This collaborative effort will identify strategies to protect lives, property, and infrastructure from natural hazards, such as wildfires, floods, and earthquakes. We need … 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 Final Draft Active Transportation Plan is now available for public review! This comprehensive plan incorporates feedback received during the October 24, 2024, Planning Commission meeting, as well as online comments submitted through November 30, 2024. Over the past 18 months, the City of Sonoma has collaborated with the Sonoma County Transportation Authority (SCTA) to … Continued
The City of Sonoma has released important updates regarding the Request for Proposals (RFP) for Comprehensive Tree Inventory and Urban Tree Canopy Mapping and the Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for Historic Resource Evaluations. Responses to Questions Now Available We have published responses to questions received for both the RFP and RFQ. These documents provide clarifications … Continued
City staff has completed the review of the initial applications for the Below Market Rate (BMR) homes at Hummingbird Cottages. Letters are being sent to applicants with incomplete applications to provide an opportunity for corrections. After January 9, 2024, staff will finalize the eligibility review for all applicants and conduct three lotteries in mid-January to … Continued
