Politics & Government
As mandated by the state, Elk Grove adopts balanced fiscal year 2025 budget
The 2025 general fund budget increased by $3.4 million to $92.4 million, with much of that going to additional city hall personnel.
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Reports on national, state and local politics with a focus on Elk Grove, California.
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Criticism directed at Elk Grove mayor, city council over Coral Blossom affordable housing project
Interestingly, the lawsuits against the city by EHG and the attorney general continue to appear on the city council's secret meeting agenda, indicating they have not been resolved.
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Elk Grove City Council meeting - June 26, 2026
Of note, the city council held a 15-minute recess because of technical difficulties.
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Pushing a Deadline - After a two-week delay Elk Grove Mayor, City Council to approve fiscal year 2025 budget
Fiscal year 2025 starts on July 1.
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Bera, Kiley among Sacramento area congress members participating in honor-system expense reimbursement
According to an analysis by the Washington Post, over 300 members were reimbursed $5.8 million last year.
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Are wobbly reviews of an Elk Grove taxpayer subsidized restaurant a bad omen for Mayor's Old Town 'Gaslamp' plans?
While a few reviewers enjoyed the meat offerings, there were some uniform complaints. Notably, many disliked the counter service and mandatory gratuities and complained about the high prices.
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Elk Grove zoning administrator told Mayor Singh-Allen, city council biased against certain neighborhoods
Ms. Liz Marshall did not hold back on her criticism of Elk Grove Mayor Bobbie Singh-Allen and her handling of the affordable housing project.
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Mayor Bobbie Singh-Allen, council members advised Elk Grove has 'buckshot' approach to economic development
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After quitting regional homelessness committee, Elk Grove Mayor Singh-Allen skips most recent regional board meetings
The mayor's resignation from a group dedicated to resolving this pressing issue raises questions about her commitment to local issues.
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Report on Elk Grove's winter homeless shelter to be presented to city council, mayor
Elk Grove elected officials tacitly acknowledged what was an unsettling reality for them - even though the city is a new suburban municipality, after years of rampant growth and benign neglect, it could no longer ignore the city's growing homeless population.
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Rancho Cordova City Council criticized, mocked for inaction on proposed Gaza cease-fire resolution
Fauziya Faruk spoke on behalf of the Council on American Islamic Relations. In her remarks, Ms. Faruk said the conflict affects many Rancho Cordova residents, many of whom have familial ties there, and urged the city council to adopt a cease-fire resolution.
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