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05/17/2023
The Citrus Heights City Council reviewed the budget proposal for the next two years, and also approved the hiring of a consultant to manage grants. The city’s sales tax is no longer going to Sacramento County, which has allowed for a surplus.

04/25/2023
Following a performance review, the Citrus Heights City Council voted to approve a $12,000 bonus for City Manager Ash Feeney. A report noted the council’s “positive evaluation” and said his contract does not have any “automatic cost-of-living allowances or any built-in raises.”

04/15/2023
Following a hearing, the Citrus Heights City Council opted to postpone a vote on a proposal designed to address a rapid increase in massage establishments and curb concerns of illicit activity.

03/21/2023
The City Council on March 23 will decide whether to form a new citizens’ advisory committee to examine the feasibility of a new Citrus Heights school district.

12/02/2022
With 2,000 uncounted ballots left, Citrus Heights City Council Districts 2 and 5 remain uncalled. District 2’s Marijane Lopez-Taff has a small lead over Michael Nishimura. In District 5, incumbent Porsche Middleton leads by 30 votes over Natalee Price.

11/18/2022
The latest vote tally released Nov. 18 shows the race for the District 5 Citrus Heights City Council seat is now tied, with each candidate receiving the same number of votes.

10/31/2022
The latest campaign finance disclosures show more than $100,000 has poured into the various races for Citrus Heights City Council, far more than the city has ever seen in recent years—despite elections shifting to smaller council districts within the city instead of being held at-large.

10/17/2022
Candidates for Citrus Heights City Council weighed in on homelessness in answers to a questionnaire sent out by the Sentinel. Solutions included constructing tiny homes on Sayonara Drive, enforcing ordinances on camping, and seeking more funding.

10/14/2022
Citrus Heights council candidates have come out against Measure A, the road repair tax they claim will use local money to fix roads out of their area.

09/19/2022
Twenty-five years after becoming a city, Citrus Heights is looking into expanding its borders. On Sept 22, the City Council is set to hear a staff report on the feasibility of annexing two areas: Roseville Pointe and Greenback Gateway.

08/22/2022
A total of nine residents are running for three seats up for election this year on the five-member Citrus Heights City Council. Districts 2, 4 and 5 are all up for election, with only District 5 with an incumbent in the race.

08/12/2022
The Citrus Heights City Council discussed negotiations over a 130-unit senior apartment complex, directing the city attorney to negotiate a “non-binding letter of intent” with the Colorado-based LIFE Foundation.

12/21/2021
Citrus Heights City Council has elected a new mayor and vice mayor for the coming new year. Porsche Middleton will be mayor and Tim Schaefer will be vice mayor.

11/12/2021
Citrus Heights City Council has officially approved the Sunrise Tomorrow revitalization plan, which will take 20 years to reach full completion.

10/16/2021
Reacting to strong public support, Citrus Heights will install a gateway arch over Auburn Boulevard, similar to the one already installed at Rusch Park.

06/16/2021
The Citrus Heights City Council discussed federal relief funding from the American Rescue Plan Act at its June 10 meeting. Next, the city will seek public input on priorities for how the money should be spent.

05/19/2021
Citrus Heights City Manager Chris Boyd retired May 11, but a split City Council tapped him as interim city manager until they make a permanent hire. Under the proposed 12-month contract, which will end once a replacement is hired, Boyd would be get the same hourly rate but no benefits.