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

Everyone is invited to the Sonoma Valley Democrats Virtual General Meeting on Monday, May 19, 6:30 PM via Zoom. Topics will include a presentation about the Working Families Party by Martin Bennett from UNITE HERE Local 2 and North Bay WFP; Una Glass, chair of North Bay WFP and ED Sonoma County Conservation Action; and Eric Vazquez a member of the North Bay WFP and Communications director for the Wine Country Young Democrats. Please email contact@svdems.org for the Zoom info.

 

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

 

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.