Applications for Sonoma commissions due Jan. 22

Four City of Sonoma commissions still seeking applicants for members, alternates|

The City of Sonoma has extended the date for applicants for its various city commissions, and is still seeking applications for the following commissions and committees:

Community Services & Environment Commission (CSEC): The panel advises the City Council on matters related to the preservation and enhancement of parks, special events, recreational facilities, open space and the natural environment under the jurisdiction of the City.

The commission has seven members with one alternate position. At least five members and the alternate will be registered to vote and live in the city limits.

Design Review and Historic Preservation Commission (DRHPC): Advises the City Council on matters related to the preservation and enhancement of parks, special events, recreational facilities, open space and the natural environment under the jurisdiction of the City.

Seven members with one alternate position. At least five members and the alternate will be registered to vote and live inside city limits.

Cultural & Fine Arts Commission (CFAC): Develops and establishes a balanced arts and cultural program for the City. Each year, they select and honor the Treasure Artist of the Year, and sponsor the Student Creative Arts Awards program providing cash awards to deserving students.

Seven members with one alternate position. At least five members and the alternate will be registered to vote and live in the city limits.

Traffic Safety Committee: Reviews complaints and suggestions submitted by residents regarding traffic safety issues. It advises the City Council on all physical measures proposed as solutions to those issues. Five members with one alternate position.

Four members and the alternate will be qualified electors of the City and one member may be resident of Sonoma Valley.

Individuals who are interested in applying, or current members who would like to be reappointed, are encouraged to apply by submitting an application.

Applications will be accepted until 5 p.m. Monday, Jan. 22.

Applications can now be submitted electronically through the City’s Civic Web Portal, sonomacity.civicweb.net. Access the application by clicking on the “Commission Application” tile.

To complete an application, complete the on-line form. Once you are done, click “Submit” to send the form directly to the City. Attach a copy of your resume to the application before submitting.

Paper applications will still be accepted and are available in the Office of the City Clerk, City Hall, No. 1 The Plaza.

For questions and more information, contact the City Clerk at 938-3681, or by email at cityhall@sonomacity.org.

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