UPDATED August 18 @ 6:19 p.m. On Wednesday, August 23 at 2:00 p.m., the Board of Supervisors will resume deliberations on the ‘clean and safe Parkway initiative,’ hear testimony from the public and approve a service model and funding option
Like other native Sacramentans, I used to enjoy coming to the lower reaches of the American River Parkway as a kid on my bmx dirt bike. I have yet to meet a parent who would be willing to let their
Having a clean and safe American River Parkway, and expanding opportunities for people to extricate themselves from homelessness, are not mutually exclusive intents. We can and must do both. The Board of Supervisors will consider a plan and budget appropriation
Despite the 104 degree temperature, 250 South Oak Park / Fruitridge Pocket residents attended my 3rd annual National Night Out at Jack Davis Park on August 1. The event was meant to encourage residents to meet their neighbors, law enforcement
Today, after nearly six hours of staff presentation, public testimony, questions and commentary from me and my colleagues, and healthy debate, the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors provided executive staff a better sense of which personnel deployment/funding option we should
I strongly believe it is possible to provide help and options to individuals experiencing homelessness, whether due to mental health issues, lack of affordable housing, or drug and alcohol dependency, while at the same time protecting the American River Parkway
Today was a disappointing day. We, the Board of Supervisors, adopted our Fiscal Year 2017/18 All-Funds Budget, including the County’s General Fund. After lengthy, and at times passionate discussion, as well as multi-media presentations about the social and environmental impacts
Tuesday, June 13, 2017 was the first day of Sacramento County FY 2017/18 Budget deliberations. For me, the day began in unorthodox fashion at sunrise (approximately 6 AM) as I met a videographer on the Woodlake section of the American
Regardless of your religious beliefs or family traditions, the holidays are a time of reflection and gratitude. Pause and take time to appreciate the spirit of the season and all you have including your family, friends, and neighbors. Best wishes
We live in a time of great uncertainty and change in our country and state. Recent reports of bullying and intimidation following the November 8, 2016 General Election are troubling, unacceptable and, moreover, can’t be tolerated. Working with other local
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