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08/16/2023
A controversial proposal aimed to create more affordable housing has taken a step forward, but may be two votes too short to pass. The package would put a fundraising measure on the 2024 ballot, make the rent control ordinance stricter, and increase developer fees.

08/15/2023
The Sacramento Police Department’s proposed updates to its military equipment policy drew scrutiny in a public hearing, but the law and legislation committee voted to send the policy on to the full council. If the council does not approve it, police will lose the ability to use drones, flashbangs, armored vehicles and other items.

08/10/2023
Some Sacramento City Council members are putting forward proposals designed to prevent more people from becoming homeless. Councilmember Katie Valenzuela said, “We can't continue to focus just on triaging our homelessness crisis.”

05/05/2023
A city commission decided May 3 that Sacramento’s elected leaders will receive raises in June. Mayor Darrell Steinberg’s salary will rise to $164,205 and the eight members of the City Councilwill get a bump to $102,793.

04/06/2023
The Sacramento City Council unanimously adopted an ordinance aimed at deterring harassment of patients and staff outside the clinics. It will prohibit using any sound amplifier within 100 feet of the property line, no matter the content of the speech.

11/15/2022
The Sacramento City Council turns down an appeal by Natomas citizen against a 160,000-square-foot Costco, citing huge demand for the Costco by the community.

11/13/2022
Protestors gather outside Front Street Shelter on Nov. 6 to spotlight what they call overly high rates of euthanasia and substandard conditions at the shelter. Sacramento City Councilwoman Angelique Ashby calls for an audit.

11/01/2022
The Sacramento City Council voted 8-1 to give City Manager Howard Chan a 7.5 percent raise, which will increase his base salary from $372,700 to $400,652. It’s the second time the council has given Chan a raise in a year and a half.

10/17/2022
No Black women have served on the Sacramento City Council since Lauren Hammond and Bonnie Pannell exited in 2010 and 2014, respectively. State employee Tamiko Heim seeks election in District 5.

09/11/2022
Members of the Youth Parks and Community Enrichment Commission unanimously approved the Westshore Park Master plan, which is next headed to the Sacramento City Council. The proposed park amenities site plan was developed based on public input.

08/10/2022
On this November’s ballot is the Sacramento Children and Youth Health and Safety Act. If passed, the measure would allocate 40% of existing cannabis business taxes to youth-related programming.

04/11/2022
Sacramento’s Independent Redistricting Commission settled on new council districts in December. However, a campaign to recall District 4 Councilmember Katie Valenzuela is raising legal questions about how Sacramento’s charter actually works.

04/03/2022
Sacramento’s council districts were recently redrawn, changing the way Natomas is represented. Those who live south of Arena Boulevard are now in District 3. Because current councilmember Jeff Harris does not reside within the new boundaries, three candidates are vying to replace him in the June 7 primary.

01/10/2022
Michael Lynch, co-founder and chief executive officer of the nonprofit Improve Your Tomorrow, has announced his candidacy for the District 3 seat on the Sacramento City Council.

12/22/2021
Jesus Tarango, the chairman of Sacramento County's only federally recognized Native American tribe, joined with other officials at city hall to make an acknowledgement and honor the Nisenan people.

11/09/2021
Sacramento Councilwoman Katie Valenzuela may soon be facing a recall—but who is behind the push to remove her?

10/26/2021
Traditionally, Sacramento City Council meetings have begun with the pledge of allegiance. Now, a new tradition might be added: a land acknowledgment recognizing that the grounds stand on Native American land.

08/10/2021
The Sacramento City Council unanimously approved new sites for the homeless to safely inhabit, bringing the city an additional 20 locations.

05/17/2021
Despite one report after another indicating that Sacramento’s affordable housing problem is among the worst in the nation, the need for concrete, immediate action is still not embraced by the entire city council.