Politics & Government
Elk Grove Planning Commission meeting, November 21; Changes to city's climate action approved
The five-member body heard two planning items, both of which were unanimously approved.
Politics & Government
Reports on national, state and local politics with a focus on Elk Grove, California.
Politics & Government
Sacramento Transporation Authority to pursue eliminating the need for a countywide approval for sales tax increase
Although this meeting did not discuss it, Sacramento County voters rejected two STA sales tax hikes to fund several transportation projects.
Politics & Government
Courage or Cowardice - Which path will Mayor Singh-Allen take with her big tobacco campaign donation?
The recently completed election cycle witnessed Mayor Singh-Allen accepting the most controversial campaign contribution in the city's 24-year history.
Politics & Government
An Elk Grove citizen criticizes mayor, city council's 300% pay raise
The idea for the massive pay raise was broached by Councilman Suen at the August 14 city council meeting.
Politics & Government
Elk Grove to consider changing the Arts Commission to The Creative Arts and Economic Commission
The mayor suggested changing the staid Arts Commission.
Politics & Government
SACOG report confirms widely held belief that Sacramento area roads are increasingly deadly
A multi-faceted report released today from the Sacramento Area Council of Governments (SACOG) confirms suspicions about accidents.
Politics & Government
More bars in Old Town Elk Grove as city plans to liberalize standards, promote district
The decision to expand drinking establishments will be made on Wednesday night.
Politics & Government
Elk Grove City Council agenda, November 13, 2024
Wednesday's meeting starts at 6 p.m.
Politics & Government
Donald Trump wants to reinstate a spoils system in federal government by hiring political loyalists regardless of competence
Donald Trump says he supports a plan that would give him the authority to fire as many as 50,000 civil servants and replace them with members of his political party loyal to him.
Politics & Government
Ballot returns for Elk Grove running at 25 percent with six days until voting ends
Elk Grove Republicans returning ballots at a higher rate.
2024 elections
Mayoral candidate Lynn Wheat says Elk Grove should build affordable housing, not a zoo on taxpayer-owned property
The zoo project will eventually cost taxpayers $1 billion.
Politics & Government
Elk Grove City Council meeting, October 23, 2024
The meeting was done in just under two hours.