2008 Election Coverage
The best defense of democracy is an informed electorate. ~ Thomas Jefferson
Information to help you decide, plus all the latest election updates from the KXJZ News team.
The first debate among the candidates for Sacramento mayor certainly had its fair share of fireworks – but maybe not the kind you’d expect.
The seven candidates for Sacramento mayor will square off tonight for the first time, and all eyes will be on Mayor Heather Fargo and her top challenger, Kevin Johnson.
The Sacramento City Council starts two months of budget hearings Tuesday as it looks at several different departments. In the preliminary budget, the city uses extra reserve funds to avoid cutting police and fire services. That’s a calculated risk.
Kevin Johnson has never held public office. But the former NBA star and Oak Park developer says the city of Sacramento needs new leadership – so he’s running for mayor.
Sacramento Mayor Heather Fargo wants a third term in office. But as she faces her toughest campaign in eight years, critics question whether her vision for the city is strong enough.
Around 10 of California’s 66 Democratic superdelegates live in or near Sacramento, and some are just as undecided as their peers around the country. KXJZ caught up with two of them to find out who they are and what’s on their minds.
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