Sonoma’s Department of Parks and Recreation
First of all, there isn’t one. Though it’s been talked about for years, the City of Sonoma still has no Parks and Rec... Continue
Sonoma — The board game
Properties in the City of Sonoma and Sonoma Valley are being bought, sold, and accumulated in unprecedented ways. Recent reports of... Continue
Engaging local talent and expertise
The problems facing our community are significant. Regrettably, government is constantly short of funds for activities such as basic... Continue
Take a walk
To say we are a car culture is an understatement; we use our cars so frequently that many people walk less than half a mile each day.... Continue
Free Market hogwash
Elections have consequences, and the most recent election in Sonoma has resulted in a progressive City Council which, in turn, has... Continue
The regional housing CASA Compact
The Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) and the Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) recently announced the release... Continue
It’s time to get serious about a housing plan
For many years, the Sonoma City Council has talked about addressing the need for more affordable housing, while preserving city character.... Continue
Safeguarding the public’s money
Mayor Amy Harrington recently raised questions about staff’s failure to provide city financial reports monthly to the City Council,... Continue
Why local democracy?
Like every city in Sonoma County, the City of Sonoma utilizes the City Manager form of government. City managers hold the top administrative... Continue
Sonoma’s new City Council majority
The addition of Logan Harvey to Sonoma’s City Council has shifted the council’s center of gravity to a more pro-government... Continue
