Elections

Politics & Government

Is Tsakopoulos greasing the wheels for his daughter's gubernatorial bid with cash donations, or some other big Elk Grove project?

While donations to Elk Grove elected officials from Mr. Tsakopoulos are not surprising, there are a couple of things worth considering.

Politics & Government

Elk Grove Councilmember Darren Suen sitting on $182k after raising $30,000

Financial disclosures on his California Form 460, filed on Friday, show that Suen raised $30,450 for the six months ending June 30

Elections

'Nothing to see here folks' as Elk Grove Councilmember Spease discloses semiannual campaign finances

Spease has eschewed fundraising activities.

Politics & Government

Elk Grove Councilmember Rod Brewer accepts contributions of $249, money from builder groups

The $249 donation from Tsakopoulos Investments suggests that the organization may have business before the Elk Grove City Council

Politics & Government

As the Elk Grove mayor and city council release campaign financing statements, keep an eye out for two things

Under California law, it is illegal for a contributor to a group like the North State BIA to direct where the money should go.

Politics & Government

Superior Court judicial candidate weighs in on the ‘tight like a too small bathing suit’ Sacramento mayoral race