Bonds to Continue Stem Cell Research

Property Tax to Fund Schools, Government Services

Affirmative Action in Government Decisions

Restores Right to Vote After Prison Term

17-year-old Primary Voting Rights

Changes Certain Property Tax Rules

Parole Restrictions for Certain Offenses

Expands Governments' Authority to Rent Control

App-Based Drivers and Employee Benefits

Dialysis Clinic Requirements

Amends Consumer Privacy Laws

Eliminates Money Bail System

To provide local mental health and addiction services and facilities for children, adults, veterans, seniors and those experiencing homelessness including: permanent supportive housing; crisis assessment; emergency psychiatric care; early detection and intervention; suicide prevention; and opioid and substance use prevention, treatment and recovery, shall the County of Sonoma establish a countywide ¼ cent sales tax for ten years, providing approximately $25 million annually, with annual audits and citizen oversight to ensure funds are properly spent?

In order to increase law enforcement transparency and accountability and to build the public trust in County government and the Sheriff’s Office, shall Article XXVII of Title 2 of the Sonoma County Code be repealed and replaced by this measure to expand the oversight authority and independence of the Independent Office of Law Enforcement Review and Outreach (IOLERO) to investigate Sheriff related issues, revise and expand the duties and powers of the Community Advisory Council, compel production of records and witnesses, and review IOLERO’s performance of its duties?

To continue funding general city services, including: emergency preparedness, infrastructure, street maintenance, parks, open space, community services, ambulance services, public safety, and supporting Sonoma’s quality of life, shall the City of Sonoma (1) extend the existing voter approved sales tax of 0.50% (estimated $2,580,000 annually) on an ongoing basis until ended by voters, with no increase to the current rate, and (2) increase the City’s annual appropriations limit by sales tax revenues for the next four years?

To continue the existing protections provided by the current Urban Growth Boundary (“UGB”), such as preventing urban sprawl and preserving agricultural land and open space, shall the City of Sonoma extend its UGB until December 31, 2040, and, require that future changes to the UGB be approved by the voters except under limited circumstances requiring a 4/5ths vote of the Council? 

To provide funding for general City services including, but not limited to, police, fire, roads, parks, and recreation, shall the City on an ongoing basis tax cannabis (marijuana) and hemp businesses at annual rates not to exceed 4% of gross receipts for all cannabis businesses, including, but not limited to, retail (estimated $200,000 annually all funds used locally), and increase the City’s appropriations limit for Fiscal Years 2020/21-2023/24 by the amount of the tax?

(INITIATIVE) Shall the Initiative Measure amending the Municipal Code to permit personal cannabis cultivation on all residential properties and establishment and operation of cannabis businesses within the City, including commercial cultivation, manufacturing, retail, delivery, distribution, testing, and special events be adopted?