Committees and Advisory Groups

Cannabis Ad Hoc Committee

The former Cannabis Ad Hoc Committee was created by the Board of Supervisors on January 10, 2017. Current Committee appointees include Supervisors Lynda Hopkins and James Gore. The primary purpose of the Ad Hoc is to ensure the successful implementation of the Sonoma County Cannabis program that enables and incentivizes the industry to come into compliance while ensuring the interests of all residents and the environment are protected.

2017 Cannabis Ad Hoc Charter  (PDF: 153 kb)

Sonoma County Cannabis Advisory Group

The former Cannabis Advisory Group was established on July 18, 2017 for a two-year term to provide a diverse perspective on the impacts of cannabis and cannabis regulations and to provide information and feedback to the County for developing, amending, and funding local cannabis programs and policies.

Advisory Group Report on Economic Vitality (PDF: 190 kb)
Advisory Group Report on State Alignment (PDF: 145 kb)
Advisory Group Report on Neighborhood Compatibility (PDF: 191 kb)
Advisory Group Selection and Work Plan (PDF: 118 kb)
7/18/2017 Advisory Group Overview and Member Recommendations (PDF: 176 kb)

Marijuana Technical Advisory Committee (MTAC)

The former Marijuana Technical Advisory Committee (MTAC) consisted of representatives from numerous County departments and agencies for the purpose of providing a diverse range of perspectives and expertise when first developing and implementing the Sonoma County Cannabis Program.