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City Attorney Jonathan Hobbs introduces addition to Elk Grove’s legal staff
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No magic act tonight – Elk Grove City Council repeats statement of tentative Oak Rose lawsuit settlement, continues hearing for one month
Although confidence was high that the Elk Grove City Council would announce a formal agreement settling the Oak Rose lawsuit during tonight’s meeting, there was no such magic act that one well-informed Elk Grove News reader had suggested would happen. After reconvening from the closed session, where the city
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Audio – Opponents of Old Town Elk Grove’s Oak Rose project brainstorm to block supportive housing
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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Back for reconsideration – Elk Grove to conduct another hearing on controversial Oak Rose supportive housing project
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
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Big turnout being organized for Elk Grove City Council meeting by Oak Rose project opponents
Although the professional staff at the city of Elk Grove led by city attorney Jonathan Hobbs are recommending the Elk Grove City Council approve a controversial affordable housing project, opposition remains. A large crowd is expected when the Elk Grove City Council convenes this Wednesday at 6 p.m. Organizers
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No actions taken on second closed special Elk Grove City Council meeting on Oak Rose, Attorney General lawsuits
The second closed meeting of the Elk Grove City Council was convened this morning to discuss lawsuits against the city for allegedly violating fair housing laws but ended with no reported action. On Friday, September 29, the city council held an afternoon closed meeting but had no reportable action. Both
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As Elk Grove muddles through the Oak Rose lawsuit & SB 35, a look back at the legal analysis that landed them in hot water
People following the city of Elk Grove’s ham-handed handling of the Oak Rose supportive housing project, the subsequent lawsuits, and community acrimony may not be aware of a critical component that has landed them in hot water. Simply put, Elk Grove Mayor Bobbie Singh-Allen and her four council members
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Succumbing to pressure, the Elk Grove City Council defers Oak Rose decision until October 11
Faced with the political weight of angry District 2 residents, tonight the Elk Grove City Council decided not to follow the legal advice offered by the city attorney and deferred their decisions on the Oak Rose Project until their October 11 meeting. The decision came after hearing over three dozen
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Can Darren Suen be courageous enough to teach the Elk Grove City Council a lesson about costly lawsuits like the Oak Rose debacle?
Readers who follow Sacramento area local government news are aware the city of Rancho Cordova is drawing maps for new city council districts. Like numerous municipalities across California, Rancho Cordova is switching from at-large to by-district representation to comply with the California Voters Rights Act of 2001. Like Elk Grove,
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Time for the Elk Grove city attorney, Kronick to throw in towel on Zeus case? Will two cases TKO Hobbs?
A review of Elk Grove City Council’s closed meeting agenda reveals a proliferation of litigation. The most prominent lawsuit confronting the city is the Oak Rose housing discrimination case they are defending against the State and Attorney General of California. Aside from that, the city is facing lawsuits from
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Yet another lawsuit against an unnamed defendant being initiated by City of Elk Grove
At the start of the Wednesday, June 14, 2023 Elk Grove City Council meeting, Mayor Bobbie Singh-Allen said the city is pursuing another lawsuit against an unnamed defendant. The lawsuit was discussed during the closed session. Hear Singh-Allen’s announcement in the video.