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Elk Grove News Minute – Thanks to the Cowardly Five, Elk Grove’s Redneck heritage is alive and well

D.A. Gougherty

Jan 27, 2024

When the controversial Oak Rose housing lawsuit settles in about a month, it will reinforce an unsavory part of Elk Grove’s heritage. See the video below for former Elk Grove City Councilmember and current Sacramento County Supervisor Pat Hume’s comments on the city’s dubious heritage.

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Pat Hume speaking about Elk Grove’s Redneck history in 2017 – it seems it’s alive and well.

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