Cities in California review and, if needed, redraw Council district boundaries every 10 years after the release of new U.S. Census data to keep districts substantially equal in population. The next full review will occur after the 2030 Census. The process follows the FAIR MAPS Act and includes multiple public hearings and outreach opportunities for … Continued
Through November 2026, Sonoma’s Council Members are elected at-large, meaning they are chosen by all city voters and each Council Member represents the entire city—there is no single district representative yet. Beginning with the November 2026 election, Districts 1, 3, and 5 will each elect a Council Member who must live in that district and … Continued
Possibly—districts can affect contests on your ballot. Confirm your voter status and ballot info through the County Registrar.
The district boundaries were adopted by the City Council on April 2, 2025, following a public process that incorporated: Legal criteria: equal population using 2020 Census data; compliance with the California Voting Rights Act; contiguity; and respect for natural and man-made boundaries where practicable. Communities of Interest (COI): testimony and COI input describing neighborhoods, shared … Continued
Yes. You can contact any Council Member, and all continue to serve the entire City.
Districting sets geographic boundaries that decide who can run for a Council seat and which voters elect that seat. Services stay citywide, only the election method changes.
You can contact the Public Works Department at publicworks@sonomacity.org or call (707) 938-3332. You can also download both the NTCP Guide (PDF) and the Traffic Hazard Reporting Form directly from this page.
Yes. In some cases, the City may pilot temporary treatments such as pop-up traffic circles or speed bumps to evaluate effectiveness before making a long-term investment.
The City uses a scoring system based on criteria like speeding severity, crash history, proximity to schools, and pedestrian activity. This helps allocate limited resources to areas with the greatest need and impact.
In most cases, the City funds traffic calming measures. However, the form does ask whether the neighborhood is willing to contribute. Voluntary contributions may help speed up implementation or support demonstration projects.
