There was great news for District 2 in December when the SACOG Board, of which Supervisor Kennedy is a member, announced a grant that will fund three important projects in the district. 1. The Power Inn Improvement Project ($4,000,000) will widen Power Inn between Florin Road and 52nd Avenue, modify the Florin Road – Power […]
Flood Safety – Even in a Drought
It’s important to remember that even after years of dry weather the Sacramento region continues to face flood risks and residents need to be prepared. Here are tips and resources that can assist you in preparing for and dealing with floods in the area: Report Flooding: To report any flooding you see call 875-RAIN (7246). […]
County Board Votes to Sponsor American River Parkway Legislation
On February 23, 2016, the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors voted to sponsor California State Assembly Bill (AB) 1716, the Lower American River Conservancy Act. The bill, coauthored by Assembly members Kevin McCarty and Ken Cooley, would create a state conservancy with the goal to enhance and protect the American River Parkway in Sacramento County. […]
Sacramento County Health Center
One of the primary roles of County government is the administration of healthcare services to those in need who would otherwise not have access to care. Vulnerable and high risk populations, such as adults with mental health conditions, individuals who are homeless, and criminal justice populations, frequently experience health care disparities. The staff at the […]
Supervisor Kennedy Appears on Comcast Newsmakers with Steve Swatt
Supervisor Kennedy had the opportunity to sit down with Steve Swatt of Comcast Newsmakers to talk about the re-balancing of mental healthcare services in the County of Sacramento. Watch it here: https://comcast.app.box.com/Patrick-Kennedy
Flood Control Remains a Priority for Sacramento County
For the last four years Sacramento, like the rest of California, has been focused on dealing with the drought and finding ways to conserve water. This has overshadowed the fact that, according to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the Sacramento area remains “among the most at-risk regions in America for catastrophic flooding.” A large […]