Board of Supervisors - District 5
The 5th Supervisorial District encompasses the west county, including the entire Sonoma County coast, the lower Russian River area, Sebastopol, and portions of northwest and southwest Santa Rosa.
The district includes the coastal towns of Bodega Bay, Jenner, and Sea Ranch, and the Russian River valley towns of Forestville and Guerneville.
District 5 Grant Applications
Community Investment Fund Grant
The Board of Supervisors invites non-profit organizations to apply for grant funding for local events that will support businesses or enhance culture, and organizations that provide a benefit to the community.
2024-2025 Tourist Impact Fund (TIF) Grant
The Sonoma County Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) is a tax on accommodations at lodging and camping facilities in the unincorporated areas of the county. These funds are awarded in small grants to not for profit organizations to create improvement projects in their community.
News from the Fifth District - 6.4.25
The Monte Rio Redwoods Expansion moves forward, protecting over 1,500 acres of forest and watershed in a major conservation effort. With salmon season approaching, boaters are encouraged to review safety tips before heading out. The upcoming Lower Russian River MAC meeting on June 12 will focus on the County’s General Plan Update and introduce the EPIC public art campaign, which promotes keeping trash out of local waterways. The meeting will also include a brief summary update regarding a possible Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District (EIFD) in unincorporated West County.