The Sonoma City Parks, Recreation and Open Space Commission completed its annual reorganization on Wednesday, selecting leadership for 2026.

Commissioner Dana Huberta was nominated and elected chair by roll-call vote, with the motion passing unanimously. Commissioner Charles Tolbert was nominated and elected vice chair, also by unanimous roll-call vote. During the nominations Vice Chair Jeff Rausch announced he will step down from the commission for family reasons and offered to support the commission from outside if his schedule allows.

Why it matters: Leadership elections determine who will preside over commission meetings and guide work-plan priorities in 2026. Staff noted there remain two open commissioner positions to fill.

What's next: Staff will notify council and post the updated commission roster; leadership will help guide ad hoc work groups and upcoming agenda items including the tree inventory and Olsen Park bid preparation.