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Timeline & Recordings of Past Meetings

The timeline for the transition to district-based elections includes several public hearings and opportunities for community input. A professional demographer will guide the City through the process, ensuring that the district maps are drawn in a way that fairly represents Sonoma’s residents. Key dates in the timeline are tentative and include:

  • December 18, 2024 (5:00 PM): Special Meeting for the first public hearing on district composition and boundaries (view recording)
  • January 15, 2025 (6:00 PM): Second public hearing to gather feedback on district boundaries at City Council Meeting in Council Chambers (view recording)
  • February 26, 2025: Publication of draft district maps for public review, including the proposed sequence of elections (view draft maps).
  • March 5, 2025 (5:00 PM): Third public hearing to review the draft maps and discuss feedback (view recording / view recording of continued discussion).
  • March 19, 2025: Fourth public hearing for the City Council to select a preferred district map (view agenda and recording).
  • April 2, 2025: City Council adoption of the ordinance to implement district-based elections (view agenda and recording).
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