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05/05/2023
Nathan Bagwill, director of administrative services, presented at the first of three budget workshops during the April 24 Auburn City Council meeting. The workshops will highlight different aspects of the 2023-24 fiscal-year budget.

03/17/2023
High Street Bible Church won its use permit from the Auburn City Council after initial opposition from the Planning Commission.

11/13/2022
The latest vote results show Sandy Amara with 1,726 votes (28.02 percent), Daniel Berlant with 1,573 votes (25.54 percent) and Mike Holmes with 1,233 votes (20.02 percent).

10/14/2022
Matthew Spokely has decided not to run for reelection after two terms on the Auburn City Council, but fellow incumbents Sandy Amara and Daniel Berlant will defend their seats. Three candidates—Richard Hall, Mike Holmes and Linda Lareau—are also in the running.

10/10/2022
Incumbents Sandy Amara and Daniel Berlant return to the ballot to defend their seats. Richard Hall, Mike Holmes and Linda Lareau also seek a spot on the council.

07/14/2022
The Wildfire and Public Safety Advisory Ad-Hoc Committee was the star of Auburn’s most recent City Council meeting. The volunteer group shared fire risk-reduction advice, presenting 23 risk-reduction recommendations focused on educating and equipping residents.

06/26/2022
After recently beginning its automated license plate reader program, the Auburn City Council has approved six more cameras. The devices have documented speeding vehicles and other traffic offenses and also helped solve a stabbing incident at the Auburn library.

06/02/2022
Auburn's City Council has reviewed the Capital Improvement Program, which focuses on eight key areas: the Auburn Airport, wastewater and treatment collection, transportation programs, transit programs, public safety and general facilities, energy solutions, broadband, and general planning in support of capital.

04/04/2022
Auburn City Council members listened to the findings of the Placer Regional Homeless Response Phase 1 Report, which highlights potential strategies to tackle local homelessness.

11/29/2021
Sandy Amara was sworn in as Auburn’s new mayor this month, with a packed city hall in attendance to watch the ceremony.

05/27/2021
The Auburn City Council has taken a final step in revising the housing and safety elements in its General Plan. Safety updates were mandated to address climate change and disaster risks, while the housing element must meet the Regional Housing Needs Allocation.