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.
For more information about Measure M, including county-wide annual reports, please visit the official Sonoma County Regional Parks website.
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.
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 … Continued
The revenue that is dedicated to the nine cities, including Sonoma, must be used to support local city parks and recreation needs, and may not be used to reduce existing funding for parks and recreation. Funds do not expire and may be used to accrue savings to be invested in park projects in future years. … Continued
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.
As one of the smallest cities in Sonoma County, with just over 3% percent of the county-wide population, Sonoma will receive an estimated $118 thousand dollars per year, and a total of $1.19 million dollars over 10 years.
