Vote by Mail drop off location in Sonoma

Press Release:

Sonoma voters are reminded that Vote by Mail ballots must be received by the Registrar of Voters Office by 8:00 p.m. on Election Day, Tuesday, November 6, 2012.  Having a November 6 (or prior) postmark will not qualify the ballot to be counted unless it is received by the deadline of 8:00 p.m. on Election Day.  Those who have not yet mailed their ballots and do not want to take a chance on their ballot not arriving in time have a couple of options.  They can drop off their completed ballots at any polling place on November 6 between 7 a.m. and 8 p.m.  As an added convenience to Sonoma residents, a Vote By Mail Drop Off station will be located at the Community Meeting Room, in the same building as the Sonoma Police Station, 177 First Street West, Sonoma on Saturday, November 3^rd and Sunday, November 4^th between 10 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on both days.

Nov. 5th City Council meeting

The agenda packet for the City Council meeting of November 5th is now posted on the following page of the City's website:
http://www.sonomacity.org/default.aspx?PageId=50

Upcoming City Council Meetings

The City Council is scheduled to hold the following regular meetings for the remainder of calendar year 2012:

Monday, November 5th - This meeting is scheduled to include an appeal hearing of the Planning Commission’s decision to approve, as an adaptive re-use, administrative offices and wine tasting by appointment within a historic residence (143 West Spain Street/138 Church Street), along with the development of associated off-street parking

Monday, November 19th - This meeting is scheduled to include an appeal hearing of the Planning Commission's denial of a use permit for Peet's Coffee and Tea

Monday, December 3rd - This meeting is scheduled to include certification of the results of the City Council election, and selection of a new Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem

Monday, December 17th - This meeting is scheduled to include the Council's annual committee appointments and setting of the 2013 City meeting calendar

The good life in Sonoma Valley - video

Here is a beautiful slide show prepared for Cittaslow Sonoma Valley by the Sonoma Valley Visitors Bureau - "Slow City" life here in Sonoma. It highlights the many key aspects of the good life here in our beautiful valley.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_0hUHQwgyes

Oct. 15th Council agenda

The City Council agenda for October 15th is posted at the following link:
http://www.sonomacity.org/default.aspx?PageId=50

The City Council will be considering a revised animal control ordinance and possible locations for a potential new dog park.