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During public comment if it suits their needs Elk Grove’s Mayor & City Council will engage, if not, fuhgeddaboudit!
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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For three years running, Elk Grove City Councilmember Darren Suen has never met a freebie he couldn’t resist!
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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Elk Grove News Minute Podcasts – Are you comfortable with Mayor Bobbie Singh-Allen and her city council making a $400 million decision?
At this week’s Elk Grove city council meeting, the mayor and her council members heard questions about their ability to make responsible financial decisions that will affect the city’s future. See the comments referenced at the February 28 city council meeting in the video below. Listen Time 1
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Elk Grove News Minute Podcasts – The Elk Grove Mayor and her City Council better learn that lesson
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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Elk Grove News Minute Podcast – They are in love with themselves
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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Councilman Rod Brewer’s crockpot, skillet analogy commentary on Elk Grove’s priority projects
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Elk Grove News Minute – Thanks to the Cowardly Five, Elk Grove’s Redneck heritage is alive and well
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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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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Confidante of Elk Grove mayor, city council declares city is negotiating ‘land swap settlement’ for Oak Rose project
Days before another hearing on the controversial Oak Rose project will be held by the Elk Grove City Council, an Elk Grove citizen who is a confidante to the Elk Grove mayor and city council has made a declarative statement that the city is involved in another land swap negotiation.
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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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Oak Rose opponents mobilizing, urge attendance at city council meeting & emails to Elk Grove City Council members
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