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When can a complaint be made?

A complaint may be made 24 hours a day. After normal business hours, a personnel complaint may be registered with any supervisor or the on-duty Watch Commander, or by calling (707) 565-2650.

How can a personnel complaint be made?

A complaint may be made by telephone, by mail, or in person. The complaint may be made at the Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office or another mutually convenient location. The Sheriff's Office is primarily interested in learning of your concerns about law enforcement conduct or a need for improvement in our delivery of services.

Will I have to testify if I make a complaint?

A complainant does not normally have to testify in any formal hearing. During the investigation you, along with all witnesses, may be questioned concerning the incident. It is essential to any investigation to ask all pertinent questions and obtain factual information. Once an investigation is concluded, a disposition will be determined. Employees of the Sonoma...

Who can make a complaint?

A personnel complaint may be made by anyone. However, if the complainant is under the age of 18, we require that the complainant be accompanied by a parent or an adult.

What is a citizen’s complaint?

A citizen's complaint is your opportunity to address whatever issue or concern you may have about a Sheriff's Office member's performance. You can make a complaint about anything that concerns you. It will be taken seriously and handled appropriately by supervisory staff.

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California Dept. of Public Health Requires Masking for All Public Indoor Settings

(En Español abajo) The California Department of Public Health has issued a new travel advisory and updated COVID-19 guidance for face coverings and mega-events. Masking is required for all public indoor settings, regardless of vaccination status, beginning Dec. 15. Attendees of mega-events must show proof of vaccination before attending an event or a negative antigen...

Council to Conduct Workshop Regarding the Alternatives Report for the Sonoma Development Center Specific Plan Wednesday

A workshop regarding the Alternatives Report for the Sonoma Development Center Specific Plan will be held at the City Council meeting on Wednesday, December 15th. At thier December 1, 2021 meeting, the Council received a presentation from County staff regarding the Alternatives Report for the Sonoma Development Center (SDC) Specific Plan. After receiving numerous public...

City Council Meeting - December 15th, 6:00 PM

A regular meeting of the Sonoma City Council will be held on Wednesday, December 15th at 6:00 pm. View the full agenda including items on the consent calendar on our CivicWeb Portal. The items to be considered on the regular calendar are: Workshop Regarding the Alternatives Report for the Sonoma Development Center Specific Plan An Urgency...

COVID-19 Status Update - December 10th

Para traducir esta página, desplácese hasta el final, haga clic en “Translate”, y seleccione su idioma. Case rates increased this week in Sonoma County. Public health officials say an increase in cases is to be expected as this is a winter virus, regardless of the variant. We are spending more time indoors, where this virus...

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Cultural and Fine Arts Commission Seeks Nominations for the 2022 Treasure Artist of the Year

The City of Sonoma’s Cultural and Fine Arts Commission is seeking nominations for the 2022 Sonoma Treasure Artist of the Year Award. First awarded in 1983, the Sonoma Treasure Artist is selected and recognized for outstanding achievement in a chosen artistic medium including the performing, visual, theatrical, literary, and craft arts, and for their service...

2021 City of Sonoma Notice of Reorganization

Sonoma City Council Selects Jack Ding as Mayor, Kelso Barnett as Vice Mayor

City Council Reorganization was on the agenda at the December 1st council meeting. The reorganization included a presentation of a distinguished service award to outgoing Mayor Madolyn Agrimonti. Jack Ding was then selected as the new mayor and Kelso G. Barnett as the new vice-mayor. See the Notice of Reorganization. A recording of the meeting is...

Sonoma Valley Basin Groundwater Sustainability Plan Public Hearing - Dec. 6th, 4 PM

The Sonoma Valley groundwater sustainability agency will hold a virtual public hearing to consider the adoption of the Final Groundwater Sustainability Plan (GSP) on December 6th at 4:00 PM. The GSPs assess the conditions of the groundwater basin, analyze the basin’s sustainability over a 50-year period, and identify projects and actions needed to ensure the...

Recreation and Community Services Program

About Parks, Recreation & Community Services in Sonoma Recreational opportunities are an important part of life in Sonoma. The City's parks and trails provide places to hike, bike, and enjoy all kinds of outdoor activities and relaxation. The City of Sonoma does not operate its own Recreation Department, but instead contracts with local non-profit organizations to provide recreation...

New Sonoma Minimum Wage Rates effective January 1, 2022

Starting January 1, 2022, the minimum wage rate in the City of Sonoma is $16.00/hour for large employers (26 or more employees) and $15.00/hour for small employers (25 or fewer employees). The scheduled increase is included in the minimum wage ordinance adopted by the City Council in 2019 after a minimum wage study, which became...

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