Board approves ‘clean and safe Parkway initiative’
I’m very grateful to the more than 60 people who spoke at a five-hour hearing on August 23, 2017 regarding resource allocation to better protect the American River Parkway. Thanks too to the many who sent emails explaining their experience in and along the Parkway. The Board voted to identify in the Sacramento County FY […]
Board considers ‘clean and safe Parkway’ service model and funding level
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 to address the illegal camping and its associated impacts in the parkways, neighborhoods and commercial/retail areas within […]
‘Clean and safe Parkway initiative’ public comment welcome
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 child or even older teenager do the same today. We shouldn’t be afraid to use […]
Preserving the Parkway and helping the homeless is possible
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 to accomplish these objectives on Wednesday, August 23 at 2:00 p.m., 700 H Street. Members […]
Compassion for people and the Parkway is possible
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 from human and environmental impacts caused by illegal camping. On Tuesday, July 11, at 10:30 […]
Budget Update: Board to reconvene July 11 to address Parkway safety
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 of illegal camping in the American River Parkway and adjacent neighborhoods, a majority of the […]
Video documents impact of illegal camping on Parkway
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 River Parkway. Watch video The purpose of shooting a video that I later presented during […]
County Budget Hearings to Begin Tuesday, June 13
The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors will begin hearings on the Recommended Budget for Fiscal Year 2017-18 at 9:30 a.m., Tuesday, June 13 at the Sacramento County Administration Building located at 700 H Street. The hearings will continue through June 14 and June 15, beginning at 9:30 a.m., if necessary. Members of the public may […]
County Budget: Protecting the parkway and reducing homelessness
Supervisor Serna invites members of the public to contact your county supervisors to express support for the effort featured in this recent Sacramento Bee column by Marcos Bretón. Finally, a plan to put serious money into getting homeless off the parkway. It’s a start. The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors will hold Fiscal Year 2017/18 […]