The City of Sonoma has set a challenging goal of reaching “net zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2030.” The Climate Action Commission has been working closely with city staff to prepare the Draft Climate Action Strategies, setting out a range of feasible measures designed to accomplish this objective. Now we want your input! Review the … Continued
The City of Sonoma, is seeking a Finance Director with experience in both accounting and budget preparation to oversee the Department of Finance. This is a hands-on and public-facing leadership position with substantial economic influence on the community. The ideal candidate is a confident communicator with excellent interpersonal skills and a proven track record of … Continued
On October 19, 2023, millions of people will participate in Great ShakeOut Earthquake Drills by practicing Drop, Cover, and Hold On, or other protective actions that reduce earthquake injuries. What we do to prepare now, before the next big earthquake, will determine how well we can survive and recover. ShakeOut will occur in houses, workplaces, … Continued
The City of Sonoma initiated its General Plan Update Process this week with a special joint meeting of the Planning Commission and City Council. You can watch a recording of the meeting on our CivicWeb Portal or City YouTube channel. Once approved in 2025, the City’s General Plan 2045 will guide the development of the … Continued
The Sonoma City Council approved a 5% per year water rate increase, updating the current water rate schedule. The decision, made at the Council’s regular meeting on October 4th, 2023, aims to provide stability for multi-year projects essential for the community. The rates cover the costs of purchasing, delivering, and maintaining the city’s water storage … Continued
The public is invited to attend a Community Meeting scheduled for Thursday, October 12, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, located at 177 First Street West, Sonoma. This will be a “hybrid meeting” in that those interested in participating can do so in person or virtually on Zoom. During this event, attendees … Continued
The Sonoma City Council and Planning Commission will kick-off the General Plan 2045 Update at a special joint meeting to be held on Wednesday, October 11, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. Find the agenda on our CivicWeb Portal. The meeting will be held at City Council Chambers at 177 First St. West and can be viewed on channel 27 … Continued
We want to extend our gratitude to the volunteers who joined us for the recent Mountain Cemetery Workday on Saturday, October 7th. Your dedication and hard work made a difference in preserving and enhancing this cherished place. During the workday, you all accomplished so much. Graffiti on the back side of Mausoleum 10 vanished under … Continued
As the City of Sonoma, we pause today to remember the events of 2017, specifically the Nuns Fire that swept through our beautiful Sonoma Valley. Though our city itself remained unscathed by the flames, our hearts were forever marked by the profound impact it had on our community. Today, we express our heartfelt gratitude to … Continued
The City of Sonoma has introduced SolarAPP+, an automated application system designed to streamline the permitting process for new residential rooftop solar photovoltaics (PV) and energy storage systems (ESS). This technology, developed by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) with support from the U.S. Department of Energy, offers licensed contractors a web-based portal for quick … Continued
