Located just south of the state capital, Elk Grove’s 174,000 residents enjoy a suburban lifestyle with close proximity to city amenities, as well as nearby vineyards and wineries. Elk Grove was the fastest growing city in the U.S. during 2004-2005, and it continues to appeal to both young families and retirees.

Image for City of Elk Grove City Council

City Council

Regular meetings of the Elk Grove City Council are scheduled for the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month. Meetings begin at 6 pm and are held in the Council Chambers, located at 8400 Laguna Palms Way, across the street from City Hall.

Image for City of Elk Grove Planning Commission

Planning Commission

The Elk Grove Planning Commission reviews and approves city planning applications, while making recommendations to City Council on all zoning and expansions. The five commissioners hold public meetings on the first and third Thursdays of each month at 6 p.m. in the council chambers.

Recent Announcements

→ View All

Elk Grove PD to Conduct Sobriety Checkpoint

The Elk Grove Police Department will be conducting a Sobriety/Driver's License checkpoint on Friday, March 14, 2025 at an undisclosed location within the city limits between the hours of 7:00 p.m. and 3:00 a.m. The checkpoint will focus on removing impaired drivers, as well as unlicensed drivers from the roadways.  Educational materials covering the dangers of driving under the influence …
03/11/2025

Digital Newsletter For March/April 2025 Now Available

City of Elk Grove newsletter provides pertinent information for residents on city services, events, and resources. Read more
03/01/2025

Elk Grove OEM Auto Repair Technology Leader ALLDATA® Extends Long-Term Commitment to the City, Retaining Hundreds of Jobs

Elk Grove-based technology company ALLDATA has announced a lease renewal between West Taron Holdings LLC and ALLDATA LLC, securing the companys headquarters at 9650 West Taron Drive. The agreement reaffirms ALLDATAs deep-rooted commitment to Elk Grove as one of the regions most innovative and iconic companies. A Legacy of Innovation Considered by many to be the original Sacramento tech startup, …
02/19/2025

Related News

→ View All

California Local Pin Marker From Elk Grove News Net...

03/23/2025
Read on for the annual state-mandated report by the Elk Grove Police Department of their inventory of military equipment.

California Local Pin Marker From Elk Grove Citizen...

03/20/2025
Read on to learn more about the vote by the Elk Grove City Council to exempt outdoor dining areas from development fees in a bid to attract more restaurants, breweries and wineries.

California Local Pin Marker From Elk Grove News Net...

03/10/2025
A state grant for $346,100 requested by the Sacramento Area Council of Governments will be used to install rapid flashing beacons to increase pedestrian safety at crossings in the City of Elk Grove. Read on for more information.

California Local Pin Marker From The Sacramento Bee...

02/13/2025
It was contentious, but a decision has been made on the name for the Sacramento Zoo when it moved to Elk Grove. Read on to learn what it is.

California Local Pin Marker From Elk Grove Citizen...

02/13/2025
In their February 12 meeting, the Elk Grove City Council approved raising the number of alcohol sale conditional use permit from three to six. Read on to learn more about next steps.
Select Facebook Feed From Menu