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  The Political Reform Division of the Fair Political Practices Commission administers provisions of California’s Political Reform Act, including the law’s most fundamental purpose of ensuring that “receipts and expenditures in election campaigns should be fully and truthfully disclosed in order that the voters may be fully informed and the activities of lobbyists should be...

Facilitating housing opportunities in Sonoma requires a multi-faceted approach in keeping with the City's policy and regulatory documents (including the Housing Element, General Plan, and Development Code).  Prior to 2011, funds from the Sonoma County Redevelopment Agency were the primary source of funding for low and moderate income housing in the City of Sonoma. In...

Ted and Pat Eliot Patricia (Pat) Eliot was raised in Portland, Seattle and Marin County.  She had B.A. and Master degrees from Maryland University, the latter being in early childhood education.  She taught in two primary schools in Washington, DC.  She accompanied her husband in all of his foreign and domestic posts.  When he was...

Project Location:  Chase Street over Nathanson Creek, between Broadway and Austin Ave. Project Description:  This project will replace an existing structurally deficient bridge as defined by the California Department of Transportation (CalTrans) along Chase Street over Nathanson Creek.  The replacement of the bridge is needed to provide a safe and adequate creek crossing for vehicles,...

The Alcalde tradition, rooted in California’s pueblo system, celebrates leaders in local governance. Once appointed, the Honorary Alcalde participates in various community events. Kathy Witkowicki, Sonoma's 2025 Honorary Alcalde 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...

            Project Location:  Avenue Del Oro (from Fifth St. East to Cordilleras Drive and #693 Avenue Del Oro to Appleton Way), Aureo Ct, and El Nido Ct. Project Achievements: This project was a part of the City’s commitment to keeping the City’s streets in a safe and functional condition for...

Frequently Asked Questions How can I get a copy of my accident report? Call the Police Department at 707-996-3602.  Provide the Report Number, date and contact information. You must be named as a party involved in the accident or an insurer of the named party to obtain a copy of the report. Please bring photo...

Development and redevelopment projects that increase impervious surfaces, such as roads, parking lots, and rooftops, can have significant negative impacts on local watersheds. These surfaces prevent rainwater from naturally infiltrating into the soil, leading to higher volumes of stormwater runoff. This runoff can carry pollutants like oil, sediment, and heavy metals into local creeks and...

The City of Sonoma Stormwater Pollution Prevention Program is dedicated to protecting local water bodies—Nathanson Creek, Sonoma Creek, and Fryer Creek—by reducing pollution from stormwater runoff. As part of the city's commitment to environmental stewardship, the program works to prevent harmful contaminants such as pet waste, pesticides, fertilizers, oils, trash, and sediments from entering storm...