By Kevin JohnsonMayor of SacramentoJust finished one of the most important meetings in my term as Mayor. Last night, I took a red-eye flight and rushed this morning to the White House for a meeting with President Obama, former President Clinton and 60 university presidents, CEOs and elected leaders
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By Kevin JohnsonGood news on the public safety front, with a quick update on the $8.1 million federal grant to rehire 25 Sacramento Police officers.The City of Sacramento is moving full speed ahead on the rehires, which means those officers will be pinning their badges back on and returning to duty
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By Kevin JohnsonWe called it “Christmas in September,” and that’s what it felt like – a gift to the people of Sacramento.News came this week that the federal government has granted $8.1 million to Sacramento to pay for 25 police officers. We owe a big thanks to Rep. Doris Matsui, who pushed hard in
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By Kevin JohnsonWe called it “Christmas in September,” and that’s what it felt like – a gift to the people of Sacramento.News came this week that the federal government has granted $8.1 million to Sacramento to pay for 25 police officers. We owe a big thanks to Rep. Doris Matsui, who pushed hard in
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By Kevin JohnsonMayor of SacramentoWhen it comes to hiring our next city manager, Sacramento deserves the best and brightest. This means dynamic leadership, bold new ideas, a willingness to take risks, and a track record of solving problems and getting results. Having reviewed the pool of applicants
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By Kevin JohnsonMayor of Sacramento The federal government has done its job, stepping up on behalf of Sacramento to save the jobs of police officers. Thirty-five officers slated to be laid off were saved Tuesday by the Department of Justice Office of Community Policing Services. The officers were
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By Kevin JohnsonMayor of SacramentoThis week brings the City of Sacramento deep into its annual budget process, an effort that has become a painful exercise in crisis management and cutbacks.The Police budget is up for discussion tonight (Tuesday, May 17, 2011). Convention, Culture and Leisure and
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By Kevin JohnsonMayor of SacramentoSavor a proud and historic moment and get back to work.That message captures the remarkable comeback victory for Sacramento and the Kings this week.Among NBA cities, we are the only playoff town without a playoff team. But amazingly, Sacramento is still advancing
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By Kevin JohnsonMayor of Sacramento It’s a great feeling, being back in the NBA playoffs. Especially this week. This time around, our playoffs are different. Sacramento isn’t playing a conventional opponent in a best-of-seven series.  We aren’t squaring off against the Lakers – or any other team.
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