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Parks, Recreation & Community Services

Parks & Recreation Department Director, Dave Jahns Established in 2025, the Parks & Recreation Department oversees the City of Sonoma’s parks, open spaces, recreation programs, public art program, special events, community services, and cemeteries. The department works to enhance quality of life, expand opportunities for all ages, and preserve the City’s historic and natural resources....

Elections

Elections in the City of Sonoma The City Clerk's Office is responsible for conducting municipal elections within the City of Sonoma. The City of Sonoma conducts municipal elections on Tuesday after the first Monday in November in even numbered years. Five City Council Members are elected by district to staggered four-year terms of office. The following...

Political Reform Act Filings

In the aftermath of the Watergate scandal, California was the first state to pass a comprehensive political reform package. Proposition 9, known today as The Political Reform Act, was passed as a ballot measure by California voters in the June 1974 election. The initiative was championed by a tripartite group consisting of then-Secretary of State Jerry...

City Clerk

Welcome to the Sonoma City Clerk's Office The City Clerk is the local Elections Official who administers democratic processes such as elections, access to city records, and all legislative actions ensuring transparency to the public. The City Clerk acts as a compliance officer for federal, state, and local statutes including the Political Reform Act, the...

What are Sonoma's smoking laws and how are they enforced?

In 2016, Sonoma voters approved Measure W, which expanded the City's existing regulations on smoking and tobacco product use. No smoking is allowed in the following areas: Public places such as parks, paths, streets and sidewalks; Public events such as festivals, fairs, farmers markets and concerts; Dining areas such as restaurants and bars; Service areas...