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Seen in Old Town Elk Grove – Makes Mayor Singh-Allen’s statement that the city is welcoming to all a bit ironic
A posting on Reddit yesterday that reportedly was taken in Old Town-Historic Downtown Elk Grove has generated over 100 comments in the context of political violence. The picture is of a pickup truck reportedly in the parking lot of the Coatza Brewing Co. on Elk Grove Boulevard. The pickup truck’
Business & Real Estate
City Council, Mayor moves forward on 2 affordable housing projects in Elk Grove
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Story from Elk Grove News rebuked, Elk Grove citizen tells city council many concerned about growing homelessness
During the Wednesday, February 14, 2024, Elk Grove City Council meeting, the mayor and city council heard comments rebuking an Elk Grove News story. The speaker said the city’s growing homeless population in Old Town-Historic Downtown Elk Grove is worse than reported. The comments from Jackie Perez appeared to
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Financial terms of Oak Rose apartment lawsuit should be fully disclosed, Elk Grove City Council told
Even though the Oak Rose “settlement in principle” hearing was delayed again during the January 24 Elk Grove City Council meeting, public comment was heard. Speaking to Mayor Bobbie Singh-Allen and her four city councilmen was Elk Grove resident Lynn Wheat. During her comments, Ms. Wheat urged the mayor and
Community News
No magic act tonight – Elk Grove City Council repeats statement of tentative Oak Rose lawsuit settlement, continues hearing for one month
Although confidence was high that the Elk Grove City Council would announce a formal agreement settling the Oak Rose lawsuit during tonight’s meeting, there was no such magic act that one well-informed Elk Grove News reader had suggested would happen. After reconvening from the closed session, where the city
Law and Justice
Confidence high for Elk Grove-Oak Rose lawsuit settlement – ‘Watch the magic happen right before your very eyes’
Law and Justice
January 9 court filing by Oak Rose plaintiff says Elk Grove Mayor, City Council violated SB35’s hearing procedures
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Elk Grove News Podcast – City Manager Jason Behrmann on the zoo, traffic congestion in Elk Grove
For those who aren’t aware, the city of Elk Grove has entered the podcasting world. In their podcast, called Elk Grove CityCast, various department heads are interviewed about subjects of interest to Elk Grove residents. Their January 2024 edition interviews Elk Grove City Manager Jason Behrmann. On this edition
Community News
Point person for Oak Rose supportive housing opponents thanks Elk Grove mayor, city staff for moving project
Even though the final details have not been revealed, much less approved, opponents of the controversial Oak Rose supportive housing project declared victory during the January 10, 2024, Elk Grove City Council meeting. Elk Grove activist Randy Bekker, the defacto point person for opponents of the affordable supportive housing project,
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‘Settlement in principle’ reached between Elk Grove, Oak Rose project proponents
After reconvening from a closed session meeting late Tuesday afternoon, the city of Elk Grove has announced a “settlement in principle” with the Oak Rose supportive housing project to relocate their project to an alternate site in city limits. Reading from a prepared statement after the one-hour city council closed
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Last minute special closed meeting of Elk Grove City Council scheduled to discuss Oak Rose litigation
At 5:04 this afternoon, the Elk Grove City Clerk’s office announced a special closed-session city council meeting for tomorrow afternoon. The meeting will start at 5 p.m. at Elk Grove City Hall. The city council will discuss the fair housing lawsuits the city is defending from the