Sacramento is home to countless organizations comprised of good people doing great work. It is one of the things that makes Sacramento so special – the generosity our our neighbors. Habitat for Humanity is one of those organizations that stands out among all of the others. I was proud to have been recently recognized as […]
South Sacramento Streams Flood Control Program a Success!
As the Chair of the Sacramento Area Flood Agency (SAFCA) Board, I witnessed first-hand this month the unveiling of a very exciting landmark for the residents of South Sacramento: the completion of the South Sacramento Streams Flood Control Program. The final phase for the far reaching project was the completion of the Florin Creek Improvements […]
Protecting Undocumented Children
The number of people detained or deported by immigration agents across the country has been increasing under the current administration. Immigration officers can take undocumented immigrants directly to a detention center without allowing them to return home or make arrangements for their families. Many undocumented immigrants are parents with children waiting for them at home. […]
Raising Awarenes for Mental Health in Sacramento County
Mental health awareness has been growing in recent decades, but there is still a long way to go. Work must be done to end the silence and stigma of mental health and make sure it receives the necessary resources to assist those who are dealing with mental illness. Supervisor Kennedy was proud to join the […]
Sacramento Board of Supervisors Approves Comprehensive Homelessness Reduction Initiatives
On March 21st 2017, the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved four initiatives to reduce homelessness with the intent to: improve the family homelessness sheltering system; support the strategic use of transitional housing; establish a low-barrier Full Service Rehousing Shelter, and; implement a new supportive Rehousing program that will employ intensive case management and […]
Road and Sidewalk Improvements Coming to Power Inn and Franklin Boulevard!
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 […]
Sacramento County Cleans Up South Sacramento Neighborhoods
On August 27, 2016 the Sacramento County Supervisor Patrick Kennedy joined county employees, volunteers, and neighbors for a South Sacramento Neighborhood Clean Up! Coordinated by the County Code Enforcement, the cleanup occurred in the Fruitridge/Martin Luther King area and had two main drop off sites at Pacific elementary School and Ethel I. Baker Elementary School. […]