City of Rancho Cordova Government News Digest

The Rancho Cordova City Council narrowed down a list of possible by-district election maps, taking another step toward ending its at-large representation system.

David Sander represented Rancho Cordova at the National League of Cities Congressional Conference in Washington, D.C. The event focuses on the needs and priorities of local cities that translate into national policy and change.

Rancho Cordova’s minority-owned and small businesses were equipped to stay competitive and succeed through the MBARK program, which recently wrapped up its first participating group.

The city of Rancho Cordova has committed $2 million to provide free education and training workshops for residents.

Micah Runner, the deputy city manager for Rancho Cordova, will become its new city manager as of Jan. 1, 2023. He will be only the fourth city manager in the history of Rancho Cordova, which incorporated in 2003.

The Rancho Cordova Youth Center, which opened Nov. 4, is the first local center to provide a safe haven for year-round youth programs and show young people that the community cares about their success.

Mayor Donald Terry says “this dream has come true” as he dedicates the 9,000-square-foot building. It will be operated by the the Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Sacramento.

The Rancho Cordova Chamber of Commerce invited candidates to speak at its monthly luncheon. In addition to Rancho Cordova City Council candidates Garrett Gatewood, Linda Budge, and Sheikh Zulkader, the event also drew candidates for other local races.

Those who enjoy trekking down the American River Parkway into areas of Rancho Cordova should be prepared for detours starting after Labor Day. There will be closures from the El Manto entrance to the Sunriver Park entrance.

Former Rancho Cordova Police Chief Kate Adams is suing Sacramento County Sheriff Scott Jones, accusing him of forcing her out of the department over trumped-up racism allegations to avoid negative publicity as he ran for Congress.

The Rancho Cordova Athletic Association pays tribute to the longtime leader and youth sports champion who passed away Wednesday, July 27.

This year’s American Radio Relay League gathering took place in multiple cities and countries, including Rancho Cordova.

Tamika Hamilton is running in a district that encompasses parts of Sacramento, Citrus Heights and Rancho Cordova. Hamilton, 38, is an Air Force reservist, police officer’s wife and a mother of five. She’s also a Black Republican.

Ground has been broken on Rancho Cordova Fiber City, a citywide, ultra-high-speed fiber network in partnership with SiFi Networks and GigabitNow. “As we have witnessed first-hand during the pandemic, high speed internet is no longer a luxury, but a necessity,” Rancho Cordova Mayor Donald Terry said.

After the January postponement of the Rancho Cordova Luncheon because of COVID considerations, Mayor Donald Terry took the podium at City Hall on Feb. 18 to talk about how citizens “live, work, learn, and play.”

The council discussed a wide array of topics, including the advancement toward making Rancho Cordova an open access fiber network city and the upcoming solid waste rate adjustment.

The City of Rancho Cordova is investing $1.5 million into a training and education program for unemployed residents. It is also for those who are considered to be underemployed or hoping to compete for promotions and higher wages.

At a recent Rancho Cordova City Council meeting, organic trash bins were discussed. The Residential Organic Waste Collection Program will reduce waste by 75 percent by 2025.

Brandon M. Luke has been welcomed by the city of Rancho Cordova as he takes over as the new police chief. Luke has more than 28 years of law enforcement experience, including time as a sheriff's captain.

Rancho Cordova City Council has appointed new board members to the Community Enhancement Fund in order to provide better transparency as to where granted funds are used.

After years of dreaming and development, Mather Veterans Village is now open in Rancho Cordova. The facility will cater to the unique needs of homeless veterans.

On Sept. 20, Pyramid Peak Park opened in Rancho Cordova. The city celebrated the opening, making it the seventh new park to open in the area over the past five years.

Rancho Cordova police used a “minor decoy” to remind businesses about the importance of reducing the availability of alcohol to minors and the responsibilities associated with the sale of alcoholic beverages.

United Way California Capital Region has begun a three-year partnership with the cities of Sacramento and Rancho Cordova, SMUD, and other nonprofit groups to redress unequal access to technology and the internet.

The City of Rancho Cordova has partnered with the nonprofit Rebuilding Together to repair more than 20 homes for families in need. Home repairs have included replacing windows, installing new appliances, and making homes handicapped accessible. The program was made possible by the city’s Community Enhancement Fund.

The Cordova Community Pool was just opened in June, but it closes for the season on Aug. 6. This weekend is a great time to visit this brand-new aquatic facility.

A new Art at City Hall show titled “Abstraction” recently opened—the first since the pandemic—that features 87 pieces by 41 different artists. All work, including the winning entries, will be on display through Aug. 22.

The first law enforcement to partner with Eskaton’s Telephone Reassurance Program, the the Rancho Cordova Police Department is launching Rancho Cordova CARES, which will provide daily phone calls by volunteers to adults over the age of 65.

The city of Rancho Cordova, in partnership with Sacramento Municipal Utility District, commissioned regional artists to design artwork to wrap 30 utility and traffic signal boxes throughout the community.

Observing COVID rules regarding assembly, 30-plus supporters gathered at Koobs Nature Area to honor and name the 15 graduates of Carmichael’s La Sierra High School who were killed in the Vietnam War.