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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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October 5, 2023
The center will offer both walk-in and specialty mental health outpatient services, such as therapy and case management. It isn’t exclusive to people experiencing homelessness.
October 4, 2023
The city last updated its business operations tax in 1991 and hasn’t adjusted the policy for inflation since then.
September 29, 2023
The facility has been in the works since 2016 and will be able to produce up to 4 million gallons of drinking water per day.
September 25, 2023
A committee voted to add youth seats on boards and commissions instead of creating a new advisory liaison for the City Council as planned back in December.
September 19, 2023
Rancho Cordova plans to start by-district City Council elections in 2024, when three seats are scheduled to be up for grabs.
September 14, 2023
A city parks commissioner said the effort to create an official 916 Day started with a text message.
September 13, 2023
A proposal designed to prevent landlords from harassing or retaliating against renters failed to get enough support from the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors.
September 6, 2023
In response to the audit, the Sacramento Police Department said it is working to comply with a rape kit law more than four years after a state deadline.
September 1, 2023
The NPR member station laid off employees in both its Sacramento and Chico offices, resulting in the cancellation of four Saturday music programs.
August 30, 2023
Rancho Cordova is one of three cities in Sacramento County with at-large City Council members, but it’s working to change elections and representation.
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