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Is Kevin Spease just another potted plant on the city council dais? Right now, the city of Elk Grove’s budget manager, innovations czar, and other department heads are putting together budgets for fiscal year 2025. The next fiscal year starts July 1 and is generally blessed by Mayor Bobbie
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During public comment on non-agenda items during the most recent city council meeting, Mayor Bobbie Singh-Allen and two of her councilmen engaged one speaker. That speaker was Keith Diederich of The Gathering Inn. Mr. Deiderich’s employer, The Gathering Inn, manages Elk Grove’s winter sanctuary. Also accompanying Deiderich were
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With the countdown to the March 31 deadline, high-ranking Elk Grove city employees, planning commissioners and all current city council members have to file their annual statements of economic interest. The so-called California Form 700 must be filed with the Elk Grove City Clerk’s office. Barring initial reports from
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Two former elected officials at opposite ends of the political food chain probably regret running for public office. Any guess who these two might be and lessons that can be learned from their experiences? Listen Time 1 Minute
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Next week Valentine’s Day is celebrated, and many will openly express affection and love. These public expressions will flow like booze at an Elk Grove Councilman Sergio Robles frat boy party. Listen Time 1 Minute
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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. Listen Time
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On January 10, 2024, the Elk Grove City Council will once again consider approving the controversial Oak Rose project. The supportive housing project has generated considerable controversy, including a fair housing lawsuit against Elk Grove by California Attorney General Rob Bonta. As part of their efforts, about two dozen Elk
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With this week’s hearing notice announcing Elk Grove’s professional city staff is recommending approval of a supportive housing project, opponents of the controversial Oak Rose project have mobilized opposition efforts. In an email shared by an Elk Grove News reader, the group of Elk Grove residents opposing the
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Of the slew of new laws that became effective in 2024 is Senate Bill 329. Signed into law last June by Gov. Gavin Newsom, the legislation increased the pay ceiling for city council members in California general law cities. Before its enactment, the city council could only raise their salary
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In a public notice issued today, Elk Grove has scheduled another hearing on the controversial Oak Rose supportive housing project. The notice issued by the Elk Grove City Clerk’s office says a hearing will be held during the Elk Grove City Council’s first meeting of 2024 on January