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Some 1.58 million people call Sacramento County home and about a third live in the city of Sacramento. All count on local governments to provide public services, but agencies have a long history of inequitably distributing funding and resources. Politicians elected to represent their neighbors do not always act in ways that reflect interests of their diverse communities.
As CapRadio’s Sacramento Government Reporter, I focus on covering Sacramento City Hall and connecting policy decisions to people’s daily lives. I examine the extent to which local governments in the Sacramento metro area serve all of their diverse communities and report on how agencies can equitably improve people’s quality of life. I also highlight opportunities to and residents who actively shape our local politics.
Got any suggestions or questions about local government in the Sacramento area? Please let me know, because I want my work to serve the community.
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February 8, 2024
The only contested Sacramento County Board of Supervisors election is the race to replace District 4 Supervisor Sue Frost.
February 1, 2024
Voters can choose from six candidates in the 2024 primary election for Sacramento mayor. If no candidate wins more than 50% of the vote, the top two will advance to a November runoff.
January 30, 2024
The candidate field for one Sacramento City Council seat is especially crowded compared to the number of people running for other seats.
January 24, 2024
The city is still figuring out how it will implement the Measure L Sacramento Children’s fund, which voters passed in November 2022.
January 16, 2024
The City Council voted unanimously to take away City Manager Howard Chan’s power to put raises for himself on meeting agendas.
January 4, 2024
The council member pleaded not guilty to a slew of federal charges in December and has been facing pressure to resign since.
The programs often aim to build a diverse bench of people who can influence civic policy decisions in the future by serving in public office.
December 28, 2023
Calls for Loloee’s resignation have come in steadily since he pleaded not guilty to a slew of federal charges on Dec. 15. But the council member said he plans “be fully engaged as I continue to complete my term on the Sacramento City Council.”
December 26, 2023
California lawmakers passed more than 1,000 bills this past year, many of which become new California laws in 2024. Here’s a closer look at a few you might notice.
December 20, 2023
Howard Chan and other charter officers won’t receive any pay increases until the Sacramento City Council votes on the issue again in January, a city spokesperson said.
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