Mayor, Council & City Staff
Sonora is a General Law city governed by an elected mayor and four council members, two from each ward. Council sets city policy; city staff carry it out day to day.
Mayor & City Council
Council members are elected by ward. Not sure which ward you live in? Call City Hall at (325) 387-2558.
Wanda Shurley
The mayor presides over City Council meetings and represents the city at large.
CONTACTThrough City Hall, (325) 387-2558
City Staff & Departments
For most questions, start with City Hall. Staff can route you to the right department.
| POSITION | NAME | PHONE |
|---|---|---|
| City Manager | Najee Holverstott | (325) 387-2558, ext. 315 |
| City Secretary | Belia Fay | (325) 387-2558, ext. 313 |
| Finance Director | Maritza Garcia Duran | (325) 387-2558 |
| Director of Public Works | Peter Duran | (325) 387-2558 |
| Chief of Police | Donald “Donnie” Fernandez | (325) 387-3888 |
| Code Enforcement Officer | Charles Simms | (325) 387-2558 |
| Municipal Court Judge | Selena Mesa | (325) 387-2558 |
| City Attorney | Clint Griffin | (325) 853-2711 |
Taking part in city government
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When council meets
Regular meetings are held on the third Monday of each month at 5:00 PM in the City Hall Council Chambers, 201 E Main St.
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Speak at a meeting
Each regular agenda includes time for public comment. Under the Texas Open Meetings Act, council can hear comments on items not on the agenda but can’t discuss or act on them until they appear on a future agenda.
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City laws & budget
City ordinances are published online by Municode. The city’s fiscal year begins October 1.