Tell Us What Matters to YOU
To serve you and the county better SCCA would love to know what concerns YOU. Please fill out our short survey to let us know what you’d like us to focus on in the new year. Your feedback will directly inform our actions, campaigns, and advocacy strategies, ensuring that we focus on the environmental issues that matter most to you.
Building Community
To continue building a sustainable and just Sonoma County, we need your involvement. Legislative decisions on critical issues like climate action, water, air quality, equity, and affordable housing are being made every day. We need dedicated volunteers to monitor and advocate for these issues at local and state levels.
We are calling on our members to become Political Board Watchers—to attend meetings of City Councils, Boards of Supervisors, and other legislative bodies. Whether your passion lies in forestry, social justice, transportation, or another key area, your efforts will help hold decision-makers accountable and ensure that our values are represented.
To streamline your involvement, we’ve created a Volunteer Interest Form where you can share your areas of interest and availability. Whether you can commit to a few hours a month or more, your participation makes a difference.
SCCA’s 2024 Endorsements
| City / County / District | Endorsed Candidate / Measure |
|---|---|
| Cotati (3 Seats) | Susan Harvey, Laura Sparks |
| Healdsburg (3 Seats) | Ariel Kelley, Heather Hannan-Kramer |
| Petaluma (Districts 4, 5, 6) | Frank Quint (D4), Blake Hooper (D5), Brian Barnacle (D6) |
| Santa Rosa (District 5) | Caroline Bañuelos (D5) |
| Sebastopol (2 Seats) | Phil Carter, Neysa Hinton |
| Sonoma (2 Seats) | Jack Ding, Sandra Lowe |
| Windsor (Districts 2 & 3) | Sam Salmon (D2), JB Leep (D3) |
| Assembly District 2 | Chris Rogers |
| Sonoma County | Yes – Measure I – Our Kids Our Future |
| Sonoma County | No – Measure J (Prohibition on CAFOs) |
| City of Sebastopol | Yes – Measure U – Transactions and Use Tax |
| Sonoma County | Yes – Measure W – Sonoma County Library Transactions and Use Tax |
Find Your District Check Voter Status
- SMART Gives the Green Light to a Geyserville Station
A new SMART station in Geyserville took a major step from possibility to reality this week when the Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit Board of Directors approved the Geyserville Station Project and added it to SMART’s program. The August 19 decision means SMART can now move the station into regional planning, project development and the search… Read more: SMART Gives the Green Light to a Geyserville Station - National Day of Action Turns Local Data Center Fights into a National Movement
National Day of Action Turns Local Data Center Fights into a National Movement On July 18, communities across the United States came together for the first nationwide day of action against the rapid expansion of massive data centers built to power artificial intelligence. What had largely been a series of local battles over zoning and… Read more: National Day of Action Turns Local Data Center Fights into a National Movement - The Hidden Cost of AI: Why Californians Are Fighting Back Against Data CentersArtificial intelligence may seem weightless. We ask a chatbot a question, upload a photo, or stream a video, and the answer appears almost instantly. But behind every AI query lies a vast industrial infrastructure of warehouses filled with servers running day and night. These facilities, known as data centers, have become one of the fastest-growing… Read more: The Hidden Cost of AI: Why Californians Are Fighting Back Against Data Centers
- Damon Connolly for State Senate District 12At a time when the North Coast faces growing threats, from climate change and wildfires to attacks on environmental protections, we need experienced, effective leadership. Assemblymember Damon Connolly has spent over 25 years delivering exactly that. Connolly’s career spans every level of public service, including roles as Deputy Attorney General, School Board President, City Council… Read more: Damon Connolly for State Senate District 12
- Chris Rogers for State Assembly District 2Chris Rogers represents exactly the kind of bold, community-rooted leadership that Sonoma County Conservation Action is proud to endorse. Born and raised on the North Coast, Rogers has dedicated his life to advancing policies that make our region more resilient, equitable, and sustainable. From his early work as a legislative aide to his leadership on… Read more: Chris Rogers for State Assembly District 2
- Jackie Elward for State Assembly District 12Sonoma County Conservation Action is proud to endorse Jackie Elward for State Assembly, a proven leader whose life story, public service, and policy priorities reflect the urgency and values of our movement. Jackie’s journey is one of resilience and purpose. Born in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, she immigrated to the United States in… Read more: Jackie Elward for State Assembly District 12
- Joanna Paun for 2nd District SupervisorJoanna Paun is the kind of leader Sonoma County needs to represent District 2, someone who understands the real challenges families face and is committed to delivering practical solutions. A mother of four and longtime community advocate, Joanna has spent her career putting families, students, and vulnerable residents first. As a trustee and former president… Read more: Joanna Paun for 2nd District Supervisor
- Melanie Bagby for 4th District SupervisorMelanie Bagby is the leader Sonoma County needs to represent the Fourth District with vision, experience, and a commitment to our shared values. As a two-term Cloverdale City Councilmember and former mayor, she has already demonstrated the ability to guide her community through crises, from devastating floods and fires to extended power outages, while bringing… Read more: Melanie Bagby for 4th District Supervisor
Through education and grassroots organizing, Conservation Action engages with the public on environmental issues and policies that affect Sonoma County, influencing the way our area will be shaped for years to come.
Fighting the Good Fight
For more than 30 years, those of us who love the place we live, work, and play have been mobilizing and giving voice to our environmentally concerned residents by:
We exist to mobilize and give voice to all of our environmentally concerned residents, encouraging action that will be seen and felt in our communities for years to come. You can help keep our organization one of the most politically effective groups in the area by donating or volunteering today. Please view our successes, volunteer opportunities, and Political Action Committee pages to learn more about how you can become an environmental steward for Sonoma County!

