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Board of Supervisors - 3/10/2026 Mar 12, 2026

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The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors met on Tuesday, March 10 to conduct roll call, read meeting procedures, present resolutions honoring long-serving county employees and recognizing Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, and to confirm department appointments. Public commenters and community groups urged action on waterway cleanups, election procedures, and climate initiatives. The meeting also covered federal grant planning for housing and infrastructure, an annual update from the Climate Emergency Mobilization Task Force, multiple board nominations, and various department and supervisor announcements.

Cable Commission - 3/5/2026 Mar 12, 2026

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The Sacramento Metropolitan Cable Television Commission meeting covered roll call and the Pledge of Allegiance, elected a new chair and vice chair, and reported a unanimous closed-session settlement with Access Sacramento regarding PEG funds.

Several grant recipients and channel licensees presented completed projects and premieres, including HM916, the American River Parkway series, the Wong Center mini‑documentary, and SECC student media initiatives. Channel licensees (Access Sacramento, KVIE, SECC, SacLife TV) updated the commission on programming, operations, and financial challenges.

The meeting focused on a difficult budget discussion over shrinking cable fee revenues. After public testimony in support of community media, the commission approved a motion to fund fourth‑quarter distributions at 50% for both the general fund and PEG, and directed staff to return with further budget scenarios in June. The meeting closed with records management updates and routine adjournment.

Planning Commission - 3/9/2026 Mar 12, 2026

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On March 9, the Sacramento County Planning Commission swore in District 3 Commissioner Mike Rockenstein and considered countywide zoning code amendments to implement California housing laws passed between 2023–2025, including streamlined ministerial approvals and density-related changes.

Commissioners and staff discussed public notice, design review limits, tracking of projects using new streamlining provisions, and upcoming actions including an April 13 zoning code workshop and chair and vice chair elections on March 23.

AQMD - 2/26/26 Mar 03, 2026

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The SacMetro AQMD is responsible for cleaning the air to meet state and federal health standards so we all breathe easier. The area's two biggest air pollutants are ground-level ozone and particulate matter 2.5. In Sacramento County, the majority of air pollution during the summer comes from mobile sources, which are the cars, trucks, buses, agriculture and construction equipment that are used every day. In the wintertime, the majority of air pollution comes from wood burning in residential fireplaces and wood stoves. Together we work to improve the health and quality of life for residents.

Public Library - 2/26/26 Mar 03, 2026

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he Sacramento Public Library Authority is governed by a Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement between the County of Sacramento and the Cities of Citrus Heights, Galt, Isleton, Elk Grove, Rancho Cordova, and Sacramento. The purpose of the Sacramento Public Library Authority is to provide public library services that provide open access to diverse resources and ideas that inspire learning, promote reading, and enhance community life to all citizens in our member jurisdictions.

The Sacramento Public Library Authority's governing board comprises representatives from each member jurisdiction based on population and includes all five members of the County Board of Supervisors, five council members from the City of Sacramento, two members from the City of Elk Grove, and one member from each city council for the Cities of Citrus Heights and Rancho Cordova. The Cities of Galt and Isleton are co-represented by a single council member currently from the City of Galt, with the City of Isleton serving as the alternate. The Library Director serves as the Authority's chief executive officer and as secretary of the governing board.

Board of Supervisors - 2/24/26 Mar 03, 2026

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The Board of Supervisors is the governing body of the County of Sacramento. There are five members of the Board and each represents one of five Districts. Board of Supervisor meetings are open to the public to attend. Meeting agendas are available at: www.sccob.saccounty.net

STA Governing Board - 2/20/26 Mar 03, 2026

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The STA is primarily responsible for administering the Measure A program: the half-percent sales tax for transportation improvements in Sacramento County.

The STA also administers the Sacramento Metropolitan Freeway Service Patrol (FSP) program in cooperation with Caltrans and the California Highway Patrol. The program's primary objective is to reduce the traffic congestion caused by roadway incidents.

The STA Governing Board and staff also serve as the Governing Board and staff of the Sacramento Abandoned Vehicle Service Authority (SAVSA). SAVSA provides funding to participating local jurisdictions for the abatement of abandoned vehicles and vehicle parts on streets and private property.

The STA is the only local countywide transportation agency and, therefore, provides a number of other functions related to setting priorities for the expenditure of specified state and federal transportation funds in Sacramento County.

SAFCA - 2/19/2026 Mar 03, 2026

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The Sacramento Area Flood Control Agency (SAFCA) was formed in 1989 to address the Sacramento area's vulnerability to catastrophic flooding. This vulnerability was exposed during the record flood of 1986 when Folsom Dam exceeded its normal flood control storage capacity and several area levees nearly collapsed under the strain of the storm. In response, the City of Sacramento, the County of Sacramento, the County of Sutter, the American River Flood Control District and Reclamation District No. 1000 created SAFCA through a Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement to provide the Sacramento region with increased flood protection along the American and Sacramento Rivers.

Sac Sewer - 2/11/26 Feb 18, 2026

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Sacramento Area Sewer District is overseen by a Board of Directors consisting of the five Sacramento County Supervisors, five city councilmembers from the City of Sacramento, two councilmembers from the City of Elk Grove, and single representatives from Yolo County and the cities of Citrus Heights, Folsom, Rancho Cordova and West Sacramento.

Board of Supervisors - 2/10/26 Feb 18, 2026

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