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08/09/2023
The Galt City Council approved a request to demolish a historic but run-down house. Since it is on the city’s list of historic structures, special permission is needed to demolish it. The council also made an appointment to the Commission on Aging.

05/25/2023
The Galt City Council recently approved midterm budget adjustments that accounted for tax revenue that came in higher than expected. This has allowed for the development of new jobs, as well as expanding parks and recreation amenities.

05/10/2023
The Galt City Council recently considered ways to remedy the issue of litter left behind on the Galt Market grounds following events there. Vendors and the city waste official were asked for their feedback.

04/26/2023
With Measure Q tax dollars within reach, the Galt City Council voted to use the funds to double Parks and Recreation staff, which will put them back at the numbers prior to 2019 budget cuts. The Council also rejected a bond proposal.

04/12/2023
With funds received from COVID-related relief grants, the city of Galt is planning multiple changes and improvements, including entertaining a tourism proposal from the Chamber of Commerce.

03/29/2023
On March 27. the Galt City Council reviewed a proposal for safety improvements to Carillion Boulevard,, which included road lane repainting and considerations of pedestrians.

03/15/2023
The Galt District Chamber of Commerce recently presented to the City Council how it would use its tourism grant money.

03/15/2023
The Galt City Council has received a recommendation from the city Planning Commission to rezone 10 acres of Galt for high-density residential.

01/25/2023
Multiple commenters, including local business owners, demanded action at the Jan. 17 meeting of the Galt City Council, saying the presence and behavior of homeless people had made them and their employees feel unsafe.

12/20/2022
The Galt City Council picks Vandenburg; Paul Sandhu will continue as vice mayor. Council also approves higher garbage rates to begin Jan. 1.

12/13/2022
Shawn Farmer, Paul Sandhu and Rich Lozano return to office. Measure Q, a 1 cent sales tax, is projected to raise $3.6 million for Galt.

11/22/2022
Amid concerns about housing development, Public Works Director Mike Selling says wastewater facilities are adequate for the next few years. The new two-tier rate will be based on a lower rate for the first 900 cubic feet used.

10/25/2022
Jan. 1 begins a new Cal-Waste recycling program in Galt, with “organics” cart for food waste. A new city contract approves a 20-acre waste transfer station; the council also approves raises for police, other unions contracted with city.

10/18/2022
City Council candidates for Galt reveal their campaign funding. Beyond the cap of $100 in donations per candidate, some have loaned thousands of dollars to their own campaigns.

10/11/2022
At a forum, Galt City Council contenders discuss growth, preserving the small-town ambience, the Galt Market Plan, safety, and parks and rec issues.

09/06/2022
The second article in a five-part series looks at Tom Silva, president of the Galt Joint Union Elementary School District, who is seeking a spot on the Galt City Council. Silva said he wants to prioritize transparency, accessibility, improved budgeting, public safety, and homelessness.

08/30/2022
Tim Reed, chair of the Galt Public Safety Committee, is running for a council seat in November. If elected, Reed wants to improve the city’s public safety, and parks and recreation, encourage responsible spending, and address homelessness.

08/23/2022
The Galt City Council unanimously approved a revised expenditure plan, declaring its intention to spend revenue from a proposed 1-cent general sales tax on parks and recreation services and landscaping.

08/16/2022
To fill three open seats on the Galt City Council, voters will pick from among five candidates. The incumbents are Shawn Farmer, Paul Sandhu and Rich Lozano. Also running are Tim Reed and Tom Silva.

03/22/2022
The Galt City Council approved the unfreezing or creation of several positions at its March 15 meeting, but held off on a litter abatement position advocated by Mayor Shawn Farmer and did not fund a senior finance role.