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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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March 26, 2024
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.
February 14, 2024
The city of Sacramento is facing criticism over Measure C, which would increase the business operations tax if voters pass it in the March primary election.
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.
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