Politics & Government
'This isn’t a community forum' - Words of wisdom from a labor thug at a SMART transit forum
As noted, the District56 transit panel discussion had more staff suits than the public in attendance.
Politics & Government
Reports on national, state and local politics with a focus on Elk Grove, California.
Politics & Government
'The city of Elk Grove should have followed the law' A.G. Bonta says as Oak Rose housing lawsuit is settled
"They settled with the developer and thought they settled with us," Attorney General Rob Bonta said. "We are not the developer."
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Gov. Newsom, A.G Bonta holding joint news conference today on the Oak Rose fair housing lawsuit against Elk Grove
Given that the statement did not mention a settlement or include Elk Grove officials like Mayor Bobbie Singh-Allen, could be interpreted that the state's lawsuit against the city will continue.
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Free tickets - Can't the Elk Grove Mayor, 3 of her Councilmen spring a few bucks for parking, a comedy show or concert?
Are they skinflints, self-entitled, or more than likely, both?
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Serving the master, not the people - Why is Elk Grove having their E-Bike Rally workshop on a Tuesday morning?
The event it is held on the first day back to work for most people after a three-day holiday weekend.
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Arguing for a massive pay raise, Elk Grove City Councilman Sergio Robles makes nonsensical plea as he disses wealthy colleague
With the right endorsement from people like his former employer, Congressman Ami Bera (D - Sacramento), which led to a boatload of contributions, you too can win office.
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Sacramento's LowBrau - operator of the city of Elk Grove's loan guaranteed Slow and Low - in financial squeeze, loan default
Slow and Low opened in June and, at the behest of Elk Grove economic development director Darrell Doan, received Elk Grove taxpayer loan guarantees.
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Exposed by his colleague, Elk Grove City Councilman Rod Brewer intentionally lied during a hearing about his compensation
Elk Grove District 3 City Councilmember Kevin Spease called out statements by his District 2 colleague Rod Brewer that were shown to be patently false.
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After only 5 days Elk Grove City Hall has Coral Blossom apartment project roadside garbage removed
City Hall dispatched a clean-up crew to remove the garbage.
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Mayor, city council hear about challenges of securing affordable housing during Elk Grove City Council meeting
The Elk Grove City Council has historically taken a hands-off approach to rent control issues.
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Darren Suen clowned, mocked by Elk Grove City Council colleague over volunteer, dry cleaning comments during salary increase hearing
During the Wednesday, August 28, Elk Grove City Council meeting, Councilman Darren Suen made addlebrained remarks about why he and his colleagues should get a substantial pay increase.
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Did Elk Grove City Councilman Rod Brewer lie by omission while discussing his, colleagues possible pay raise?
The city council will hear the matter again during the September 25 meeting with pay increase recommendations.