Category: Resource
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We need you to comment on the 2040 General Plan and the Climate Action & Adaptation Plan!
Sacramento City creates a new General Plan every 5 years that sets the direction for the city regarding all aspects of city life including: housing, transportation, air quality, urban forestry, infrastructure, and more. Related, but a separate document, the Climate Action and Adaptation Plan is the city’s blueprint for tackling climate change and reducing greenhouse…
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A short guide on getting started in your community
Fired up to start making change in your community, but don’t know where to start? Check out our short guide on 5 steps to get started.
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How to make a public comment at a city meeting
Members of the public can make public comments at city meetings. These public comments are a critical way for residents to make their voices heard. We created this guide to make it easier for you to make a public comment and to engage in Sacramento’s legislative process!
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Understanding the City of Sacramento’s bodies, major projects, and plans
Learn about the different City of Sacramento bodies and how to get civically engaged through the city so that you know what routes you need to take to get the change you want.
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Transparent Accounting: A Strong SacTown Priority
Notice: Transparent Accounting (Updated 2026) supersedes this page. You can’t fix what you don’t see. Like many cities, Sacramento’s budget is complicated. Because it includes so many projects, and is funded by many different revenue sources, it’s impossible for most people to understand. This type of budgeting hides the true cost of deferred maintenance and…
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Ending Parking Subsidies: A Strong SacTown Priority
Notice: End Parking Subsidies (Updated 2026) supersedes this page. Land is valuable in our city, and we need to make sure it’s used productively and provides value. Free storage for privately owned vehicles wastes an average of 162 sq. ft. per spot, worth around $64,800. Do you think this is a good use of our…
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Incremental Housing and Mixed-Use Zoning: A Strong SacTown Priority
Notice: Incremental & Mixed-Use Neighborhoods (Updated 2026) supersedes this page. Let’s face it, housing has been static for decades due to arbitrary zoning laws. This is one of the major causes of the homelessness crisis and skyrocketing housing costs in our city. Housing is not an investment commodity, it’s essential for our community. No neighborhood…