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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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December 2, 2024
CapRadio will provide updates on preliminary results for the Sacramento County 2024 General Election here.
October 23, 2024
Sacramento voters from downtown to Oak Park to East Sacramento share their thoughts on public safety funding and the November 2024 race for mayor.
October 22, 2024
Los votantes pueden elegir a la epidemióloga Dr. Flojaune Cofer o al miembro de la Asamblea Kevin McCarty para reemplazar a Darrell Steinberg como alcalde de Sacramento.
Votantes pueden elegir entre el ex asambleísta estatal Roger Dickinson o el agente de bienes raíces Stephen Walton.
October 15, 2024
A City Council committee directed staff to begin working on the proposals, which include banning minors from entering gun stores and requiring gun owners to pay harm reduction fees.
The City of Sacramento survey asks for feedback on priorities and ways to balance the budget, including making cuts to certain departments and programs.
October 9, 2024
Sacramento County this month could pass a ban on selling intoxicating hemp products that supporters say would close loopholes in state and federal law.
October 8, 2024
Roger Dickinson and Stephen Walton are running to represent Sacramento City Council District 2, which residents say has endured years of neglect and underfunding. Sean Loloee, the district’s last elected council member, resigned after being indicted.
October 7, 2024
Voters can pick between former state Assembly member Roger Dickinson or Real Estate Agent Stephen Walton.
Voters can pick Epidemiologist Dr. Flojaune Cofer or Assembly member Kevin McCarty to replace Darrell Steinberg as Sacramento’s mayor.
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