The Sonoma Valley Democrats are a chartered, grass-roots Democratic Club. We are an active voice for democracy in Sonoma Valley working to:

  • elect strong Democratic candidates
  • increase voter registration
  • have an impact concerning key issues.

GENERAL MEETINGS:

Take place on the 4th Monday of each month. Everyone is welcome at no charge. For details email contact@svdems.org

CURRENT VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES AND ACTIONS: Please go to our website page “News and Actions”  – https://www.svdems.org/news-2/

 

Hands Off! Sonoma Fights Back!

Rally in Sonoma Plaza  on Sat, Apr 5, 2025 10:00am – 12:00pm. This mass mobilization day is our message to the world that we do not consent to the destruction of our government and our economy for the benefit of Trump and his billionaire allies. A core principle behind all Hands Off! events is a commitment to nonviolent action. Sign up and more details at: https://www.mobilize.us/handsoff/event/768571/

 

 

We are all invited this important film screening.  A portion of the money raised for the SV Dems will go to the Gerald Hill Memorial Scholarships for local HS students.

Please get your tickets early as this will sell out!  https://mynorthbaytickets.com/events/democracy-noir-4-7-2025

 

Sonoma Valley Democrats March General Meeting

Many thanks to the more than 50 local voters who were able to come to March potluck supper and meeting, especially our volunteers and speakers. We raised funds for the Gerald Hill Memorial Scholarship for local High School students, heard important announcements and ideas from our members, and the food was fabulous! The minutes can be read here: SVD Min March 24, 2025

 

 

Sonoma Valley Democrats February General Meeting

Thank you to the more than 60 people who were able to attend the Sonoma Valley Democrats virtual General Meeting last night and to Tom Benthin for being our featured speaker. Tom’s slide show can be viewed here: Moving from Resistance to Defiance 2025.2 The minutes can be read here: SVD Feb 25, 2025 Minutes

 

 

 

Sonoma Valley Democrats January General Meeting

Thank you to the more than 70 local voters who attended and to Congressman Mike Thompson for speaking and answering many questions. The meeting minutes can be found here: SVD Jan. 27, 2025 Minutes

 

The Sonoma Valley Democrats Secretary, Dr. Mary McDevitt, is telling Santa that SVD  more than $500 worth of new socks and underwear to Sonoma Overnight Support and Homeless Action Sonoma. Tremendous thanks to everyone who was able to donate!

 

Sonoma Valley Democrats Holiday Party

Many thanks to the more than 50 local friends and neighbors who were able to attend the Sonoma Valley Democrats Holiday Party, especially our volunteers! Delicious food, drink, and great company were enjoyed by all. Special thanks to those who were able to donate warm new socks and underwear for our local unhoused brothers and sisters. Onward to a year of community and positive action.

 

SV Dems November Virtual Meeting

Thank you to the more than 40 people who were able to attend our recent General Meeting, especially our speakers: Vicki Handron, attorney at Sonoma Immigrant Services, and Claudia Robbins member of the North Bay Rapid Response Steering Committee. The minutes can be found here: SVD Min 112524 Gen Mtg Watch for more details soon about what we can do to support their work in Sonoma Valley.

 

SV Dems Sept. 23rd Virtual General Meeting

Thank you to the more than 40 local voters who were able to attend the Sonoma Valley Democrats September virtual General Meeting on Monday, Sept. 23 at 6:30 PM via Zoom. The main speaker was Sonoma City Council Member Sandra Lowe addressing the Democratic recommendations on the Ballot Measures for November. The minutes can be found here: SVD Minutes 092324

Summer Social and Fundraiser

Tremendous thanks to the more than 80 local voters who were able to attend our Summer Social and to the volunteers who made it happen! Thanks to Westerbeke Ranch for hosting us, to Iron Horse and Denmark St. for the delicious wine and to Kari Copple of 7th Street Flowers and Haystack Farm for the beautiful flowers! We were able to raise funds for our annual scholarships and for our “adopted” candidate: Will Rollins for Congress in CA 41.

SV Dems Aug. 26th Virtual General Meeting

Thank you to the more than 40 local voters who were able to attend our August meeting and also  tremendous thanks to our presenters for addressing our group and patiently answering our many questions. The members present voted to endorse Measure T ( Sonoma City Tax), Proposition 32 (Living Wage), Prop. 33 (Justice for Renters), Yes on Measure I (Our Children Our Future), and No on Measure J (Factory Farms). The minutes can be found here: SVD Gen Mtg Min 082624

Voter Registration and Information at Farmers’ Market

We are hosting a voter registration and Information Table at the Friday Farmers’ Market in Depot Park, Sonoma.

SV Dems July 22 Virtual General Meeting

Thank you to the more than 30 local voters who were able to attend our meeting and tremendous thanks to Christopher Cabaldon for addressing our group and patiently answering our many questions. The members present unanimously voted to endorse him for State Senate District 3! The minutes can be found here: SVD Minutes 072224

SV Dems May 20th Virtual General Meeting

Thank you to everyone who was able to attend the Sonoma Valley Democrats May virtual General Meeting on Monday, May 20th, at 6:30pm. The special guest speaker was Martin Bennett, Instructor Emeritus of History Santa Rosa Junior College, presenting opportunities to canvass in key districts with UNITE HERE. A proposed Middle East Cease Fire Resolution was discussed. The minutes can be found here: SVD Gen Mtg Min 052024

 

Mar.25 Virtual General Meeting

Thank you to everyone who was able to attend our March meeting and help welcome Supervisor- Elect Rebecca Hermosillo, the first Latina to be elected to the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors. Norman Gilroy of Mobilize Sonoma also gave updates on the storage of oil tankers in Schellville and plans for Sonoma Developmental Center. Minutes from the meeting can be found here: SVD March 25 2024 Minutes. Our next event will be our Spring Social on Sunday, April 28, 3-5 pm at the Springs Grange Hall.