Rohnert Park, California Public Records

The Rohnert Park Police Department maintains public safety within city limits, responding to incidents and working to prevent crime. For information on individuals incarcerated in state prisons, including those from the area, the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation operates an Inmate Locator system. The California Department of Justice also maintains a Missing Persons Registry and Most Wanted list that can be accessed for relevant cases affecting the community.

Voters in Rohnert Park, Sonoma County, California, are served by the Sonoma County Registrar of Voters at 435 Fiscal Drive, Santa Rosa, CA 95403 (707-565-6800, vote.sonoma-county.org). California residents can register online at registertovote.ca.gov up to 15 days before an election. The state also offers conditional voter registration, allowing eligible citizens to register and vote through Election Day at designated locations. Registration requires a California driver's license or ID number, or the last four digits of a Social Security number. As an incorporated city, Rohnert Park holds municipal elections for mayor and four city council members under a council-manager form of government. Council members serve four-year staggered terms, with the next City Council election scheduled for November 2026 and two seats on the ballot. Local measures addressing tax increases or bond issues also appear on city ballots. Residents can locate their assigned polling place through the Registrar's website by entering their address, though California now operates as a vote-by-mail state where all registered voters automatically receive mail ballots. The county provides vote centers throughout the area during early voting periods and on Election Day, allowing any county voter to cast a ballot at any center. Under California law, voter registration information—including name, address, party affiliation, and voting history—is public record available for purchase, while actual ballot choices remain confidential. Campaign finance reports for local candidates are filed with the California Fair Political Practices Commission and can be searched at fppc.ca.gov. The Registrar publishes precinct-level results after each election. In the November 2024 presidential election, Sonoma County reported approximately 69% voter turnout with roughly 230,000 ballots cast out of 335,000 registered voters, reflecting consistently high civic engagement. Looking ahead to November 3, 2026, voters will decide several significant races. California does not have a U.S. Senate seat up that year, but the ballot will include Governor (as Gavin Newsom's term expires), all 80 State Assembly seats, and half of the 40 State Senate seats. Locally, two Rohnert Park City Council seats will be filled, along with a potential Sonoma County Supervisor race depending on district, and various county offices including Sheriff-Coroner and District Attorney based on the election cycle. Voters can track their ballot status online through the state's Where's My Ballot system at wheresmyballot.sos.ca.gov.