Sonoma County Coast Municipal Advisory Council
What the Sonoma Coast MAC Does
The Sonoma Coast Municipal Advisory Council (MAC) gives residents a meaningful way to participate in County government. MAC members listen to community perspectives, learn about local priorities, and share those insights with the District Supervisor and County staff when items are referred to the MAC by the Supervisor or by County departments. The MAC may also elevate topics of community interest to the Clerk for possible placement on a future agenda, providing another path for local issues to be brought forward for discussion.
How MAC Meetings Work
MAC meetings are open to the public and follow California’s Brown Act. This means:
- Meetings are held in public.
- The Council discusses only the topics listed on the agenda.
- The public is invited to provide brief comment during designated comment periods.
The Coast MAC offers both in‑person and virtual attendance options for the public as well as members to support broad participation across the region.
Residents can:
- Share comments during public comment periods
- Request future agenda items
- Attend meetings to learn about issues affecting the Sonoma Coast
Council members review referred items, hear presentations, engage with staff and subject‑matter experts, and develop advisory recommendations based on the information presented and the public input received through these structured processes.
How the MAC Fits Into County Government
County leaders make final decisions on policies and projects, and the MAC supports those decisions by offering community‑based recommendations grounded in local knowledge. Whenever input is requested, the MAC helps ensure coastal perspectives and experiences are part of the conversation.
Join the Coast MAC!
Why Serve on the MAC?
Joining the MAC is a meaningful way to contribute to your community and stay connected to issues affecting the Sonoma Coast. You don’t need to arrive knowing all the ins and outs of County government. Members learn as they go, bringing their own experiences, perspectives, and knowledge of the community to the table. The Coast MAC covers a large geographic area and members are authorized to attend remotely, making it easier to participate even when meetings rotate among different communities.
Who Can Apply?
If you live in Jenner, Bodega Bay, Bodega, Valley Ford The Sea Ranch, Annapolis, Fort Ross, or West Cazadero, and want to help guide local discussions, we encourage you to apply for the upcoming term beginning January 1, 2027.
Your voice can help shape the future of the Sonoma Coast.
Use this map to find out which Coast MAC area you live in. Just search your address in the box in the upper left corner of the screen.
- For more information, contact the Office of Supervisor Hopkins at district5@sonomacounty.gov
Community Engagement Channels for the MAC and Supervisor Hopkins
Follow MAC Schedules and agendas on this page.
Past Meetings: https://www.youtube.com/@sonomacounty5thdistrict
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/SCCMAC/
Supervisor Hopkins Newsletter: Share this link with friends who also want to be in the know!
Other Contact: You are always welcome to reach out to your MAC representatives or the team at District 5. You can reach our MAC Clerk at Debbie.Ramirez@sonomacounty.gov or phone 707-565-2241.
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