City of Folsom Government News

The Folsom City Council will hold a public workshop at its upcoming meeting on Tuesday, April 23 to consider a preliminary request from AKT and UC Davis Health for a conceptual annexation proposal.

At its first meeting in April, the Folsom City Council directed staff to begin a public education effort to inform the community about the city's finances and projected deficit. While the City of Folsom currently has a stable financial status, an Aa2 credit rating, and reserves in the rainy-day fund, fiscal projections reveal upcoming challenges. 

The initial meeting agenda contains a number of items ranging from grant funds for more artwork on the Johnny Cash Trail, revising an age old trespassing policy and further discussion regarding a proposed tax measure on the 2024 ballot.

Mayor cites topic as a bad idea after “taking the heat” from capacity crowd at city hall.

Construction work will require full closure of Mosquito Road at the gates from Friday, March 29, at 10 p.m. through Saturday, March 30, at 5 p.m. A detour has been established via Rock Creek Road for which motorists should expect delays and allow extra time for travel.

The Council will review an analysis of possibilities and impacts of providing a facility at the former junction site near Bidwell Street and Folsom Boulevard.

The City is proposing new development fees for the first time in 17 years, which should result in an additional $1.3 million a year, officials said.

The City of Folsom is set to begin a project to improve traffic flow at the Iron Point Road and East Bidwell Street intersection.

As officials pondered buying the Folsom Valley Railway, the Folsom City Council was pleased that several private parties have offered to purchase and take over the train.

Previously, only Folsom’s police, Environmental and Water Resources, Community Development, Parks & Recreation and Public Works departments took credit card payments. The Folsom City Council agreed to include all city departments, saving roughly a half-million dollars a year.

Palladio, one of Folsom’s premier shopping and dining destinations, announced that since the pandemic, occupancy has increased by over 10%.

The Folsom City Council voted to support a Sacramento Regional Transit request to remove five oak trees along Folsom Boulevard. Oak trees in the area are on the city Landmark Tree Registry.

Folsom Mayor Mike Kozlowski delivered his 2024 State of the City Address, after recently beginning his second stint as mayor.

The news about tech giant Samsung Semiconductor planting roots in the city came as Folsom Mayor Mike Koslowski closed his 2024 State of the Union speech to a sold-out crowd at Lakeside Church.

Over the last two months, the Placerville and Sacramento Valley Railroad faced uncertainty in with the looming renewal of its operating license.

The city of Folsom is studying a “high-capacity” public transit bus route to connect new medical centers in Folsom Ranch to Light Rail.

“I am excited to announce my candidacy for Folsom City Council in District 2,” Hla Elkhatib said. “I have grown up in this city and am ready to give back.”

The Folsom City Council approved a $75,000 contract with Ghirardelli Associates, Inc. for the Highway 50 on-ramp improvement project at East Bidwell Street.

Mike Kozlowski, who was reelected as the mayor of Folsom in December, shares big plans for his new term.

The Folsom City Council agreed to spend well over a half-million dollars on chemicals to treat drinking water from Folsom Lake.

Real estate company AKT Investments and UC Davis Health are partnering to create the “first of its kind” community for older adults and people with disabilities in Sacramento and El Dorado.

The city of Folsom is seeking input on its Central Business District Master Plan, a district that includes 220 acres and is located on East Bidwell Street from Riley Street to Blue Ravine Road.

Two former Folsom police officers and one current have filed lawsuits against the city of Folsom for alleged discrimination.

The Folsom City Council selected Mike Kozlowski as mayor and Sarah Aquino as vice mayor. The one-year terms are effective immediately.

The Folsom City Council agreed to extend a three-year contract for city tree preservation services. The replacement program is funded by in-lieu tree mitigation fees charged by the city when trees are removed for development.

The Historic District Commission protects the district by preserving its small-town, retaining residential areas, and ensuring new development is consistent with its character.

“Backbone” infrastructure is nearly completed for the half-built, 260-home, subdivision in the new Folsom Ranch neighborhood south of Highway 50.

After City Manager Elaine Andersen made a compelling case, the Folsom City Council voted 3-2 to put a one-cent sales tax increase proposal on the 2024 ballot.

A $35,000 federal grant will help police combat underage drinking with sting operations in the city, which has more than its fair share of alcohol-related business.

At its Oct. 12 meeting, the Folsom City Council approved a $250,000 contract with Arctic Wolf Networks of Minnesota for “cybersecurity operations cloud services.”