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.

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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.

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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

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Elk Grove to Open Overnight Warming Location

Elk Grove will open an Overnight Warming Location (OWL) beginning Tuesday, January 14, and operating nightly through Thursday, January 16 at the Wackford Community & Aquatic Complex (9014 Bruceville Road). Operating dates may be extended if similar conditions persist. The OWL is open to adults 18 and older who lack shelter or adequate home heating. Operating hours will be 7 …
01/14/2025

Online Application Period Opening for City Grant Programs

The online application period for three City grant programs supporting local nonprofit organizations will open this Friday, January 10, for funding allocated in next fiscal year (FY 2025-26). Access the applications.  Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) and Community Service Grants (CSG) offer funding for public service activities, housing programs, and public facility improvements. The CDBG program, supported by the U.S. …
01/10/2025

Traffic Advisory: Elk Grove Illumination and Parade of Lights

Celebrate the holiday with families, friends and neighbors at the 5th annual Illumination Holiday Festival on Saturday, December 7 from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. at District56 (9701 Big Horn Blvd.). The event brings two special holiday experiences together again this season, weather permitting. The Elk Grove Lions Club will host the Holiday Parade of Lights Saturday night. The parade …
12/05/2024

Related News

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01/16/2025
Read on for details about recent progress in the Elk Grove Boulevard Library Improvement Project.

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01/13/2025
The City of Elk Grove and the Sacramento Municipal Utilities District announced a grant of $11 million from the U.S. Department of Transportation to be used to add local EV charging stations. Read on to learn more,

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01/09/2025
The City of Elk Grove announced that Director of Finance Matt Paulin has resigned. Read on to learn where he's going.

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12/30/2024
The Elk Grove News looks back at 2024 in the City of Elk Grove.

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12/20/2024
Learn more about the massive Harvest Water Project which is under construction to process and deliver billions of gallons of reclaimed sewage for agricultural use and to recharge southern Sacramento County groundwater.
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