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/
July 17, 5-7 PM in Sonoma Plaza. More details and sign ups at: https://www.mobilize.us/john-lewis-actions/event/806643/?referring_vol=10848082&share_context=dashboard-event-details&sharer_role=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/
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.
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.
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.
