News and updates on Elk Grove Mayor Bobbie Singh-Allen and the Elk Grove City Council.
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More representation on SacRT Board California Assemblymember Stephanie Nguyen (D – Elk Grove) had her first piece of legislation signed into law today. The legislation was signed by California Senate President pro Tempore Toni Atkins who is acting governor while Gov. Gavin Newsom is out of state. “I thank Acting-Governor Atkins
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During the Wednesday, June 28, Elk Grove City Council meeting, Mayor Bobbie Singh-Allen was lauded for her visionary leadership. As part of that expression of appreciation, the mayor was presented with a token of appreciation. Presenting the token was the longtime Elk Grove City Council observer and smart planning advocate,
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Elk Grove District 1 City Councilmember Darren Suen has announced an employment change this weekend. On social media, Suen announced his appointment as Chief of Staff for California District 10 Assemblymember Stephanie Nguyen. Suen’s appointment was effecting July 1, and he starts his new job at the State Capitol
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Claims children has access to Tinder, Grinder at schools In a far-reaching commentary during the Wednesday, June 28 Elk Grove City Council meeting, Mayor Bobbie Singh-Allen’s political influence and credibility were attacked. The attack on Singh-Allen was made during the public comment section on non-agenda items. Speaking at his
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During the Wednesday, June 28, Elk Grove City Council meeting, Elk Grove Mayor Bobbie Singh-Allen was lauded for her “visionary leadership.” As part of that expression of appreciation, the mayor was presented with a token of appreciation. Presenting the token was the longtime Elk Grove City Council observer and smart
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Elk Grove has two large projects on the horizon – the mixed-use development called Project Elevate and the relocation of the Sacramento Zoo. At the end of the June 14, 2023, city council meeting, as members of the zoo subcommittee, Councilmember Rod Brewer and Mayor Bobbie Singh-Allen discussed that project (see
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The Mayor seemed upset by her protégé’s comments As the June 14 Elk Grove City Council meeting came to a close, city council members and the mayor provided their reports on activities. Councilmember Rod Brewer reported on his subcommittee meeting on the relocation of the Sacramento Zoo. Following Brewer’
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Critics highlight what they characterize as frivolous spending During the May 24, 2023, Elk Grove City Council meeting, several people pressed the city council for more services at the Elk Grove Animal Shelter. Specifically, the speakers said Elk Grove has an out-of-control feral cat problem that must be addressed. To
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During the Wednesday, May 24, 2023, Elk Grove City Council meeting, the city’s mayor and council members were reminded of the city’s Code of Ethics. The comments were made by long-time Elk Grove resident Suzanne Pecci. The statement was made in the context of a hearing that evening
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How influential is Singh-Allen, her city councilmen? As reported this morning, a new grant program from the U.S. Department of Transportation provided $570 million in 32 states, including California, for rail crossing improvements. The $570 million is the first phase of the $3 billion five-year Railroad Crossing Elimination Grant