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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 20, 2023
City residents can apply to get $500 per month from the United Way California Capital Region’s guaranteed income program. First payments for selected participants will begin in July.
March 15, 2023
The free online tool will be available to some Sacramento residents through at least spring 2024 as part of the city’s goals to convert buildings to all electric energy.
March 8, 2023
A city resident between the age of 16 and 24 could advise the Sacramento City Council as soon as next year. The liaison would sit at the dais with council members during meetings, but would not have a vote.
March 6, 2023
About 58,000 Sacramentans won’t have a City Council member officially representing them until December 2024. CapRadio explains why, what community leaders are saying and how city offices are trying to help.
February 24, 2023
A civil rights attorney for the family said the court will decide whether the case should be combined with a settlement that requires the county to improve jail conditions.
February 22, 2023
Those opposed to the dispensary argued it would disturb the recovery of patients at a substance rehabilitation facility less than 600 feet away. Supporters argued that other businesses in the same vicinity sell tobacco and alcohol.
February 16, 2023
After receiving the disability rights lawsuit, the city of Sacramento told CapRadio how it has been handling complaints about homeless camps blocking sidewalks.
February 13, 2023
State Senator Angelique Ashby introduced a bill to increase transparency and citizen input in drawing Sacramento County supervisor district boundaries.
February 7, 2023
Southern Sacramento County residents have a new representative on the Board of Supervisors for the first time in 28 years. Pat Hume talked with CapRadio about flooding and transportation projects.
February 1, 2023
The 7-2 vote to purchase a Rook marked the first time the new City Council discussed military equipment for the Sacramento Police Department.
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