News and updates on Elk Grove Mayor Bobbie Singh-Allen and the Elk Grove City Council.
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Councilmember Rod Brewer expresses strong view on topic Several speakers during the Wednesday, April 26 Elk Grove City Council meeting urged the mayor and council members to use their influence and get a scheduled U.S. Civil War reenactment canceled. The remarks were made during public comment on non-agenda items.
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People are being urged to speak-up during the Elk Grove City Council meeting A U.S. Civil War reenactment planned in Elk Grove over the weekend of May 6 has gained the attention of critics. The event is being sponsored by The Elk Grove Historical Society and the Linda Mae
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Lawsuit deadline threat looms At the Wednesday, April 12, 2023 Elk Grove City Council meeting, what didn’t happen might have great significance. After their closed session, Mayor Bobbie Singh-Allen had no reportable actions on the several legal matters confronting the city. Listen Time 1 Minute
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Advertisers uninterested in city’s 2 event signs Led by Elk Grove Vice Mayor Kevin Spease, the city will endeavor another sign project. This project will pursue so-called entry, “welcome to” signs at five motorist entrance points to Elk Grove. After receiving a presentation by public works director Jeff Werner,
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Grand Jury foreperson seemingly confirms there was no investigation of allegations An informational report to the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors from the Sacramento County Grand Jury put to rest a long unanswered question in Elk Grove politics. That question was had the Grand Jury had taken up a requested
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Patios, porches stripped from Poppy Grove complex The five-member Elk Grove City Council approved a request to lower already agreed design standards and amenities for a 387-unit affordable apartment complex. The unanimous approval was given to the developer of the Quail Ridge during the Wednesday, April 12, city council meeting.
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Former mayor was accused of political bullying An informational report to the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors from the Sacramento County Grand Jury put a long unanswered question in Elk Grove politics to rest. That question was had the Grand Jury taken up a requested investigation of former Elk Grove
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Can we believe them? A 2004 Los Angeles Times story resurfaced this week. The story was about Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas’s gift disclosure. Embarrassed by the report, Thomas simply quit disclosing his gifts. Listen Time 1 Minute Read the LA Times 2004 story here.
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As part of recognizing communities in its diverse population, Elk Grove Mayor Bobbie Singh-Allen and the City of Elk Grove issued a proclamation recognizing Sikh Awareness and Appreciation Month. The proclamation ceremony was held at the Wednesday, November 9, 2022, Elk Grove City Council meeting. Of significance, Mayor Singh-Allen was
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Response to city’s posting has not been supportive of higher taxes On April 1st, 2023, the City of Elk Grove will start collecting an additional one percent sales tax on almost every consumer purchase made in the city in perpetuity. The tax hike was narrowly approved by Elk Grove