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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.
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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.
December 19, 2023
If Sean Loloee resigns, the City Council can appoint someone to represent District 2 through December 2024. The mayor and council don’t have the authority to remove Loloee, according to the city.
December 15, 2023
Loloee, who represents District 2 in north Sacramento, also owns the Viva Supermarkets chain. The indictment alleges he and a business partner falsified immigration documents, withheld overtime pay and fraudulently obtained COVID-19 relief funds.
December 13, 2023
Sacramento City Manager Howard Chan’s base salary will increase by 5% to about $420,000 a year retroactive to February 2023, despite forecasted city budget issues.
December 6, 2023
If the City Council puts a vacancy tax measure on the November 2024 ballot, it would need a two-third majority vote to pass.
November 29, 2023
Nighttime economy manager Tina Lee-Vogt says the City Council might be able to vote on recommended changes to city rules in January or February.
November 27, 2023
Court filings show Sean Loloee’s legal team also asked a judge to seal search warrants that federal officers served in late October.
November 15, 2023
Voters will decide whether to approve changes to the tax, which hasn’t been adjusted for inflation since 1991.
November 8, 2023
Located on Watt Avenue, the site is expected to provide safe parking for up to 30 people experiencing homelessness.
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