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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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April 17, 2024
One local water agency estimates it will cost about $45 million to remove PFAS pollution from groundwater wells.
April 10, 2024
Back during his 2022 State of the City Address, Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg said the city could break ground on a sports facility in 2024. But the site remains undeveloped.
March 26, 2024
Shoun Thao, executive director of Hmong Youth and Parents United, will serve as the District 2 City Council member until early December.
The county elections office is close to finalizing the results of the race for Sacramento mayor. Dr. Flo Cofer and Kevin McCarty will likely face off in November.
CapRadio will provide updates on preliminary results for Sacramento 2024 primary elections here.
Jewish and Muslim Sacramento community members shared reflections on the City Council’s cease-fire resolution and the process of passing it.
March 20, 2024
The Sacramento City Council adopted a resolution that calls for a permanent, bilateral cease-fire in Gaza and denounces antisemitism and Islamophobia.
February 29, 2024
The Sacramento City Council updated its campaign contribution rules four months after an independent investigator called them confusing.
February 28, 2024
The Sacramento City Council began its formal discussions of the budget for the 2024-25 fiscal year and is seeking public input on the financial challenges.
February 26, 2024
City of Sacramento voters in the March 2024 election will decide whether to pass a controversial update to the business operations tax.
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