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Have Your Say: Public Input Sought for Measure M Funded Park Projects

Attention, Sonoma residents and park enthusiasts! Your voice matters in shaping the future of our community's recreational spaces. The Sonoma Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Commission (PROS) is calling for public comments on potential Measure M “Parks for All” funded park projects being considered in the fiscal year 2024/2025 budget. PROS will consider two potential...

Measure M "Parks For All"

About Measure M On November 6th, 2018, Sonoma County voters approved Measure M-"Parks for All", a one-eighth cent sales tax that will help support Sonoma County’s regional and city parks. Approved by 72.6 percent of voters, the “Sonoma County Parks Improvement, Water Quality, and Fire-Safety Measure” provides dedicated funding for parks for 10 years. Measure...

Do Measure M funds allocated to the City of Sonoma have to be spent within the fiscal year they are received, or do they expire if unused?

No, Measure M funds allocated to the City of Sonoma do not have to be spent within the fiscal year they are received, nor do they expire if left unused. Unspent funds remain in a balance that can be carried over for future use, allowing for flexibility in planning and executing park projects over time.

Where can I find more information about Measure M?

For more information about Measure M, including county-wide annual reports, please visit the official Sonoma County Regional Parks website.

Can the public provide input on Measure M funded projects?

Yes! Public input is encouraged throughout the process. Residents and park enthusiasts are invited to share their thoughts and suggestions on potential park projects by submitting public comments or attending commission meetings where project proposals are discussed. Subscribe to Parks & Recreation news to be notified via email when projects are being considered.

How are Measure M projects selected for funding?

In 2024, the City of Sonoma is adhering to the 2024 Measure M Project Consideration Process, a five-step procedure rooted in the original recommendations put forth by the Parks and Recreation Task Force. These steps include: Conducting a comprehensive parks assessment by City Staff. Convening the Parks, Recreation and Open Space Commission (PROS) "Measure M...

What is Measure M?

Measure M, also known as "Parks for All," is a one-eighth cent sales tax approved by Sonoma County voters in 2018. It aims to support regional and city parks by generating an estimated $11.5 million annually for a period of 10 years.

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Water Conservation Measures

A Stage 1 Water Shortage was declared on June 7. A Stage 2 Water Shortage is effective on July 1. Stage 2 Water Conservation Measures To meet the required 20% water usage reduction, the following actions will be prohibited effective July 1, 2021: • Refilling or initial filling of a swimming pool from the City’s...

Preliminary Results on Local Ballot Measures

The County continues to process a large number of mailed ballots, and the election is not final until the results are certified by the County. Election results will change throughout the canvass period as vote-by-mail ballots, provisional ballots, and other ballots are processed. As of November 6, the "Unofficial Partial Results" for City ballot measures...

What is Measure V?

Measure V is one of four local ballot measures before voters in the City of Sonoma this election. Sonoma’s Local Sales Tax Sonoma has a voter-approved half-cent (0.50%) local sales tax that helps fund City services. Sonoma voters first approved this local sales tax in 2012 for five years to preserve City services and help...

Measure V Local Sales Tax Extension Information

Four Measures on Ballot for Voters in City of Sonoma

Sonoma voters will be able to weigh in on four local ballot measures in the November 2020 election. Three of these measures were placed on the ballot by the City Council, and one by a citizens initiative. Information on each measure, including ballot documents, additional background, and/or frequently asked questions, can be found on the...

How can I learn more about the UGB and Measure W?

For background, visit the Urban Growth Boundary page. For information about Measure W, including the City Attorney's impartial analysis of the ballot measure, the City Council Resolution, and other frequently asked questions, visit the Measure W page. General information about the November 3 election can be found at the Elections page. If you are a...

What changes would Measure W make to the UGB for development of affordable housing?

Measure W would retain the rules of the existing measure which allow the UGB to be enlarged to accommodate affordable housing with a five acre limit each calendar year and a total limit of twenty acres over the 20-year life of the ballot measure. However, instead of requiring that housing projects eligible for this exception...

What is Measure W?

In 2000, Sonoma voters approved a ballot measure that established in the City’s General Plan a boundary line beyond which urban development was not permitted for twenty years, except under certain circumstances. If approved by a simple majority of voters, Measure W would continue with the existing Urban Growth Boundary (UGB) for another twenty years,...

Ballot Measure X

November 2020 Election Results: Measure X was voted in favor of and thereby deemed adopted by 77.83% of the total votes. Measure X: City of Sonoma, Cannabis Business Tax The City Council approved placing this measure on the November 2020 ballot. Text of Measure X: To provide funding for general City services including, but not limited...

Ballot Measure W

November 2020 Election Results: Measure W was voted in favor of and thereby deemed adopted by 78.68% of the total votes. Measure W: City of Sonoma, Urban Growth Boundary Extension The City Council approved placing this measure on the November 2020 ballot. Text of Measure W: To continue existing protections provided by the current Urban...

Ballot Measure V

November 2020 Election Results: Measure V was voted in favor of and thereby deemed adopted by 68.93% of the total votes. Measure V: City of Sonoma, Transactions and Use (Sales) Tax Extension and Appropriations Limit Increase The City Council approved placing this measure on the November 2020 ballot. Text of Measure V: To continue funding...

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