Politics & Government

Politics & Government

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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As Sacramento County's homeless population falls, Elk Grove's count almost doubles

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'This Doan fella seems like a real piece of work, but his actions are on point for a government official

Let me make a bet with taxpayer money and if it goes wrong, we will seize the man’s house and the equipment in the bar. If it goes well, I can parade around calling myself an economic growth genius and apply for a job in a bigger City. It’s literally heads I win, tails you lose.

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'Why is he here?' Elk Grove Councilmember Sergio Robles appears at the same event that led to his drunk driving arrest one year ago

Since he admitted to drunk driving, Elk Grove City Councilmember Sergio Robles does not appear to attend events that his city council colleagues participate in where there is the slightest possibility of alcohol being served.

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Will the flawed electoral college bestow the American presidency to a convicted felon? The world is watching

Thanks to the peculiarities of the Electoral College, Trump could well win his contest against President Joe Biden. We can thank the founding fathers for this glaring flaw in our democracy