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/

Please join us for an afternoon of fun at the Sonoma County Democratic Party’s annual Summer BBQ & Bluau, Sunday, August 17th, 3pm-7pm, Sally Tomatoes, 1100 Valley House Drive, Rohnert Park https://sonomademocrats.org/2025-annual-bbq-bluau/

Democratic Booth at the Sonoma County Fair: SV Dems volunteered at the Democratic Booth. Stop by for voter reg. and fun activities!

 

July Virtual Meeting

  Tremendous thanks to our moderator, Pat Sabo; speakers Jexi Mondragon, Eric Vazquez, Logan Warren and Miles Dillingham; and more than 40 local folks who were able to attend the Sonoma Valley Democrats Panel with local Youth Leaders.
  Many ideas were discussed: the need for Democrats to tell their stories and become the Party of Change, the unfairness of the US system with extreme wealth for a few, and more. We are looking into ways to continue to work together and support our mutual goals.

 

June Virtual General Meeting

Many thanks to the more than 35 local voters who were able to attend the Sonoma Valley Democrats virtual meeting on June 23rd. Special thanks to our speakers, especially Majority Leader Cecilia Aguiar-Curry, who spent a lot of time with us talking about her legislative actions and answering our many questions. The minutes are here: SVD Min 062325

 

SV Dems Award Gerald Hill Memorial Scholarships

The Sonoma Valley Democrats were honored to award the Gerald Hill Memorial Scholarship at the Sonoma Valley High School Awards Ceremony last night. Gerald Hill was a distinguished attorney, author, educator, and also a great leader. In his memory, the Sonoma Valley Democrats have established an annual scholarship for 2 graduating seniors who have been selected by their Social Sciences teachers for their solid academic performance and community service. Thank you to all those who donated to the scholarship fund. We were able to award $1000 to each student!

 

Sonoma Valley Democrats May General Meeting

Thank you to our speakers and the more than 30 local voters who were able to attend our virtual May General Meeting. The minutes can be found here: SVD Minutes May 2025

 

Sonoma Valley Democrats April General Meeting

Thank you to the more than 30 local voters who were able to attend the  Sonoma Valley Democrats  April virtual General Meeting. The special speakers were Janelle Kellman, candidate for Lt. Governor of California and also Teri Shore and Dan Mayhew  from the Sierra Club discussing the environmental impacts of the current federal administration. The minutes can be found here: SVD Minutes Gen Mtg 042825

 

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.