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Charge Trump, others for failed coup d'etat

Elk Grove News PodcastsJan 09, 2021

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A repudiation of Sacramento’s political status quo

A repudiation of Sacramento’s political status quo

This year’s Sacramento mayoral race has been Competitive and interesting. Notwithstanding low voter turnout, or because of it, Dr. Flo Cofer is headed to the November general election.


Mar 16, 202401:00
Elk Grove Mayor, City Council says yet to land acknowledgement, no to the unhoused

Elk Grove Mayor, City Council says yet to land acknowledgement, no to the unhoused

Sometimes things happen that create an unintended irony. Such was the case during the September 27, 2023, Elk Grove city council meeting led by Elk Grove Mayor Bobbie Singh-Allen.

Sep 30, 202301:00
Anti-LGBTQ+ crusaders, Anita Bryant and Leisure Suits

Anti-LGBTQ+ crusaders, Anita Bryant and Leisure Suits

Unless you are a certain age, you probably never heard of Anita Bryant. A Miss America second runner-up, Bryant was a grade b-singer celebrity and TV commercial spokesperson for Florida Orange Juice. She was also a sparkplug in the 1970s to a bigger movement. 

 

Sep 23, 202301:25
 Push Mayor Singh-Allen and make this happen!

Push Mayor Singh-Allen and make this happen!

Some time ago, a suggestion was made by an Elk Grove resident to the Elk Grove City Council that deserves serious consideration.

Sep 18, 202301:00
To the Elk Grove Citizen newsroom, we bid adieu

To the Elk Grove Citizen newsroom, we bid adieu

Recently, the Elk Grove Citizen was sold for the second time in less than two years. It was purchased by the Messenger Publishing Group, owner of several community newspapers.

Sep 16, 202301:00
We agree with Congressman Kevin Kiley - Just say no way to Julie Su

We agree with Congressman Kevin Kiley - Just say no way to Julie Su

Listeners of this podcast and Elk Grove News readers know we generally take a liberal stance on most issues.

On occasion, however, we find common ground with conservative politicians such as former Republican Congresswoman Liz Cheney and her defense of the Constitution and American Democracy.

Closer to home, on one issue. we have found common ground with conservative Republican Congressman Kevin Kiley.


Sep 09, 202302:00
With all apologies to hourly rate motels on Stockton Boulevard

With all apologies to hourly rate motels on Stockton Boulevard

A trait of most politicians and many of the bureaucrats serving them is deception. An example of this was Elk Grove City manager Jason Behrmann’s recent deceptive administrative report.

Sep 02, 202301:00
Will the big new project swamp the older one?

Will the big new project swamp the older one?

Recently, Elk Grove has been hyping its oldest and original district, Old Town by renaming it Historic Downtown Elk Grove and Main Street.

Aug 19, 202301:00
Does this mean all the Wayfinding signs are obsolete?

Does this mean all the Wayfinding signs are obsolete?

Most Elk Grove residents are familiar with the Old Town district. That special planning area is the origin of the city.

Aug 12, 202300:60
Does he or doesn't he? Only his hairdresser knows for sure!

Does he or doesn't he? Only his hairdresser knows for sure!

At least twice a year, elected officials in California must report campaign contributions they received. Those so-called California 460 reports are revealing.

Aug 04, 202301:00
Ya' Gotta be Schmittin' Me - Sure, close our borders

Ya' Gotta be Schmittin' Me - Sure, close our borders

By Dan Schmitt |

A couple days ago, a meme, written by a guy named John Coleman Ray, showed up on my Facebook page. One of my Facebook friends decided to share the meme, and that’s how it came to me.  The meme simply said “Close our Borders. Let’s see how many shares we can get.”

 It’s left to the reader to interpret what exactly the very short meme means.  I’m pretty darn sure it’s not referring to the U.S./Canadian border, so it seems obvious to me the meme is referring to our southern border. I certainly understand the concern Americans have about our southern border where thousands of desperate people, mostly from Central American countries, have amassed in northern Mexico in hopes of escaping poverty, violence and political turmoil in their own countries.

But, when John Coleman Ray says, “Close our Borders,” it’s a fair assumption he thinks our southern border is wide open and those desperate Central American folks can enter the United States at any time, at any place and make their way to wherever they wish to go in our country. That of course is not true.

Jul 31, 202307:00
Keep an eye on this authoritarian blueprint

Keep an eye on this authoritarian blueprint

Donald Trump’s continuing threat to American Democracy is well documented. Notwithstanding his criminal indictments, Trump is still the favored 2024 Republican nominee.   

Should Trump win in 2024, what would a second term look like?

Jul 18, 202301:00
They treat constituents like they are the idiots

They treat constituents like they are the idiots

A few weeks ago, former Republican Congresswoman and Donald Trump critic Liz Cheney made an obvious observation. Cheney said, "We're electing idiots."

Jul 17, 202301:00
A cozy little system for incumbents

A cozy little system for incumbents

During Elk Grove's 23 years of cityhood, city council members and mayors often have been elected without reaching 50 percent.

Jul 16, 202301:00
Regaining its rightful place as America’s pastime
Jul 14, 202301:00
'You’ve come a long way baby, but you got a lot further to go'

'You’ve come a long way baby, but you got a lot further to go'

There has been a rebranding of Old Town Elk Grove. It’s new name is Historic Downtown Elk Grove. The renaming is part of a six-month marketing campaign by Explore Elk Grove.

Jul 08, 202301:00
Exact address needed by Elk Grove Police to respond to illegal fireworks calls

Exact address needed by Elk Grove Police to respond to illegal fireworks calls

For the 2023 Fourth of July celebration, the Elk Grove Police is advising residents they can only respond to calls about illegal fireworks when callers provide an exact address.

Jul 03, 202300:37
What if the assault weapons ban hadn't expired?

What if the assault weapons ban hadn't expired?

Hardly a week passes when Americans are not killed in mass shootings. Thirty years ago today, an event that was considered shocking spurred legislation to address mass shootings.

Jul 01, 202301:01
These two cases could have far-reaching implications

These two cases could have far-reaching implications

Next week the current term of the United State Supreme Court will end, which means there will be rulings on a couple of significant cases. Those cases are Groff vs. Dejoy and Moore vs. Harper.

Jun 24, 202302:30
Who is giving the Elk Grove Mayor and City Council their marching orders?

Who is giving the Elk Grove Mayor and City Council their marching orders?

Elk Grove has two large projects on the horizon – the mixed-use development called Project Elevate and the relocation of the Sacramento Zoo. At the end of the June 14, 2023 city council meeting, as members of the zoo subcommittee Councilmember Rod Brewer and Mayor Bobbie Singh-Allen discussed the zoo project.

Jun 17, 202301:00
Mar-a-Lago will be Trump's Elba, but what will be his Waterloo?

Mar-a-Lago will be Trump's Elba, but what will be his Waterloo?

Now that former president Donald Trump has been federally indicted on 37 charges, what happens if he is convicted?

If a conviction is upheld on appeal, and we have a Democratic president, will Trump be jailed?

Jun 10, 202301:00
Singh-Allen is the tip of cover-up spear

Singh-Allen is the tip of cover-up spear

Two weeks ago, Elk Grove City Councilman Sergio Robles was arrested by Elk Grove Police for drunk driving. Since then, Robles has emphasized the police officers' professionalism during his arrest.

Jun 03, 202301:00
Shame on you, Congressman Dr. Ami Bera

Shame on you, Congressman Dr. Ami Bera

A field representative who is also a local elected official. was recently arrested for drunk driving. What did Dr, Bera, a physician who understands the health sans safety hazards have to say about his employee's misbehavior?

May 27, 202301:00
One thing California and Texas have in common

One thing California and Texas have in common

Texas Governor Gregg Abbott is expected to sign an interesting piece of legislation soon. Approved by Texas Republican legislators, the law allows the state to supersede most any local ordinance.


May 20, 202301:00
Singh-Allen loves taxing working people to fund her billionaire buddies

Singh-Allen loves taxing working people to fund her billionaire buddies

During this week’s Elk Grove city council meeting, Mayor Bobbie Singh-Allen revealed some interesting information. Unfortuately, it is not something that is favorable for working families and consumers in Sacramento County.

May 13, 202301:00
San Francisco Chronicle legal correspondent Robert Egelko discusses fair housing lawsuit against Elk Grove on public radio

San Francisco Chronicle legal correspondent Robert Egelko discusses fair housing lawsuit against Elk Grove on public radio

On this morning's edition of Cap Public Radio's Insight program, host Vicki Gonzalez interviewed noted San Francisco Chronicle legal correspondent Robert Egelko. One of the main focuses of the discussion was the lawsuit filed against the city of Elk Grove by Attorney General Rob Bonta for alleged violations of fair housing rules.

A reporter with over 50 years of field experience, Egelko cited other precedent-setting cases that said issues of a statewide concern override local ordinances.



May 10, 202314:08
Ya Gotta be Schmittin' Me - Getting To Know People

Ya Gotta be Schmittin' Me - Getting To Know People

By Dan Schmitt |

I recently read an article that caused me to pause and ponder a fair bit. The author of the article discussed how racism and bigotry seem to be on the increase in certain parts of our country and in certain political circles.

He gave numerous examples of how racism and bigotry are evident and how they negatively affect people who are the recipients of such hatred.

May 08, 202307:00
Queen Cat Singh-Allen and her four mice men

Queen Cat Singh-Allen and her four mice men

Even with her abhorrible rhetoric, Marjorie Taylor Greene is fulfilling one of her duties as a member of Congress. She is independently expressing her values and those of her constituents.

May 05, 202301:00
Will his replacement be worse?

Will his replacement be worse?

Twenty nine ago, the world learned of the shocking Rwandan genocide that left over a half million dead people.  There were many contributing factors to the genocide, one of which was a constant barrage of radio broadcast lies and disinformation.  

Apr 28, 202301:00
Will Sacramento County in-home health care workers be treated as generously as the supervisors?

Will Sacramento County in-home health care workers be treated as generously as the supervisors?

With no fanfare and virtually no public comment, the five Sacramento County Supervisors voted themselves a hefty pay raise this week.

Apr 22, 202301:00
Playing a game of chicken with the California Attorney General they're unlikely to win

Playing a game of chicken with the California Attorney General they're unlikely to win

At the Wednesday, April 12th Elk Grove City Council meeting, what didn’t happen might have great significance.

After their closed session, Mayor Singh-Allen had no reportable actions on the several legal matters confronting the city.  

Apr 14, 202301:00
Are officials like Elk Grove Mayor Bobbie Singh-Allen and her city attorney Jonathan Hobbs honorable?

Are officials like Elk Grove Mayor Bobbie Singh-Allen and her city attorney Jonathan Hobbs honorable?

A 2004 Los Angeles Times story resurfaced this week. The story was about Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas’s gift disclosure.

Embarrassed by the report, Thomas simply quit disclosing his gifts.

Apr 08, 202301:00
As Emmett Till's mother say, "Let them see what I've seen"

As Emmett Till's mother say, "Let them see what I've seen"

This week saw another school shooting that killed six people, three of them 9-year-olds, in Nashville. Coincidentally, Washington Post had a lengthy and somewhat graphic - not gory - animation of what happens when AR 15 bullets shred a body.

Mar 31, 202301:00
What's being said about Elk Grove's multi-million dollar tax hike

What's being said about Elk Grove's multi-million dollar tax hike

On April 1st, 2023, the City of Elk Grove will start collecting an additional one percent sales tax on almost every consumer purchase made in the city, in perpetuity.

The tax hike was narrowly approved by Elk Grove voters during the November 2022 general election. The city expects to collect about 23 million annually from the tax.

As part of their outreach effort, the city of Elk Grove has posted information on social media this week reminding consumers of the new tax.

On this edition of Elk Grove news, we’ll hear some of the comments posted on the city’s Instagram and Facebook page. Except for my voice, the others are computer generated.

Mar 30, 202307:00
Hell, even Sacramento County Supervisor Pat Hume know better than Supervisor Sue Frost

Hell, even Sacramento County Supervisor Pat Hume know better than Supervisor Sue Frost

In case you didn’t catch it, the week of March 27 is transgender visibility week. Across social media, there is widespread support and probably some haters, but we won’t focus on that.

Mar 28, 202301:00
More Than Three Minutes Podcast - Will Elk Grove only address affordable housing with apartments?

More Than Three Minutes Podcast - Will Elk Grove only address affordable housing with apartments?

By Lynn Wheat |

In this segment, as a long-time advocate for better planning, I am going to discuss the decisions of our past and current Mayor and Councilmembers. For many of the new listeners, I want to open with an email I sent to another previously engaged community member.

Mar 27, 202307:30
History will judge them as Elk Grove's 21st-century segregationists

History will judge them as Elk Grove's 21st-century segregationists

Across social media and comments on sites like Elk Grove News, Attorney General Rob Bonta and the state of California have been attacked for their intervention in Elk Grove's denial of the Oak Rose supportive housing project.

Mar 24, 202301:00
Recap of Elk Grove's scantly publicized City Council biennial retreat meeting

Recap of Elk Grove's scantly publicized City Council biennial retreat meeting

On Friday, March 10th, the Elk Grove City Council held its biennial retreat meeting. Several city staff members, Mayor Bobbie Singh-Allen, and her four councilmen had an all-day meeting.

Even though the city complied with meeting notification requirements, it was not well publicized. They did the bare minimum.

On this joint edition of Elk Grove News podcasts and Lynn Wheat’s More Than Three Minutes, we chat with Lynn about her observations of that meeting.

Mar 19, 202314:00
Be careful not to break the law again lest you cultivate another lawsuit

Be careful not to break the law again lest you cultivate another lawsuit

This week Governor Gavin Newsom promoted his More Housing, faster program. The program in part funds 1,200 tiny homes statewide and 350 in Sacramento.

Mar 18, 202301:00
How the Elk Grove Unified School District handles the culture wars could foretell the city’s fortunes

How the Elk Grove Unified School District handles the culture wars could foretell the city’s fortunes

With a great deal of pride, the California city of Elk Grove and the Elk Grove Unified School District embraces its diversity.

While most have embraced the school district and the city’s diversity, this is a recent development.

As former Elk Grove City Council member and current Sacramento County Supervisor, Pat Hume acknowledged, it wasn’t long ago Elk Grove had an unsavory reputation. Hume was commenting after Elk Grove was rocked by a series of racially-motivated hate messages in the city in 2017.

Moving forward to 2023, Elk Grove finds itself fully engaged in the current round of culture wars which includes attacks against the LGBQT community and book bans.

Mar 13, 202310:40
This is today's Republican party

This is today's Republican party

Every so often, a piece of legislation scarily catches the imagination. A recent example is from, not surprisingly, Florida Republicans who gave us the don’t say gay law and book bans. 

Mar 11, 202301:00
Incompetence is often rewarded in politics and the public sector

Incompetence is often rewarded in politics and the public sector

It is a rare occasion that we find ourselves in agreement with conservatives, but this week we had to agree with an assessment from Rep. Kevin Kiley.

Mar 04, 202301:00
Cosumes Community Services District, Elk Grove's Measure E Workshop #4 on road and parks

Cosumes Community Services District, Elk Grove's Measure E Workshop #4 on road and parks

On Tuesday, February 28, 2023, the Cosumnes Community Services District and the city of Elk Grove held the fourth and final presentation on how they want to spend the money generated by the voter-approved Measure E.

That measure will impose a new sales tax effective April 1 2023, on most consumer purchases in the city of Elk Grove.

The new tax levy will generate about 23 million dollars annually for the city of Elk Grove and the CCSD.

On this edition of Elk Grove News Podcasts, we are providing an audio recording of that presentation.

Among the speakers after the opening remarks by Chrystal Love Lazard were Elk Grove City manager Jason Behrmann, Cosumnes Community Services District general manager Joshua Green, Elk Grove’s public works manager Jeff Werner, and the CCSD’s parks manager Phillip Lewis.

The presentation was held at Elk Grove’s District 56 facility.

Mar 02, 202326:15
Elk Grove, Cosumnes Community Services Measure E Workshop #3 - Homelessness

Elk Grove, Cosumnes Community Services Measure E Workshop #3 - Homelessness

On Monday, February 27th , the Cosumnes Community Services District and the city of Elk Grove held the third of four presentations on how they want to spend the money generated by the voter approved Measure E.

That measure will impose a new sales tax effective April 1st 2023 on most consumer purchases in the city of elk grove.

The new tax levy will generate about 23 million dollars annually for the city of Elk Grove and the CCSD.

On this edition of Elk Grove News Podcasts, we are providing an audio recording of that presentation.

Among the speakers were Elk Grove City manager Jason Behrmann, Cosumnes Community Services District general manager Joshua Green and Elk Grove’s housing manager Sarah Bontrager.

The presentation was held at Elk Grove’s District 56 facility.

Feb 28, 202340:00
The 4 Ps of elected officials

The 4 Ps of elected officials

Have you ever thought about what motivates an individual to run for elected office?

It's worth contemplating.

Feb 25, 202301:00
How much do we really know about the Elk Grove Mayor and her four city councilmen?
Feb 17, 202301:00
In Living Color, Up With People and Super Bowl half time shows

In Living Color, Up With People and Super Bowl half time shows

This weekend people will gather for the mid-winter celebration known as Super Bowl Sunday. We’ll be drinking suds and grubbing on wings as we watch the game. We’ll also watch the commercials and, of course, the all-important half time show.

In the 60s, 70s, 80s, and into the early 90s, halftime entertainment was often college marching bands and maybe a musician like Andy Williams or Al Hirt thrown in for some name recognition.

Feb 11, 202309:40
CCSD, Elk Grove's Measure E Workshop #1 on public safety

CCSD, Elk Grove's Measure E Workshop #1 on public safety

On Tuesday, February 7, 2023, the Cosumnes Community Services District and the City of Elk Grove held the first of four presentations on how they want to spend money generated by the voter-approved Measure E.

That measure will imposed a new sales tax, effective April 1, 2023, on most consumer purchases in the city of Elk Grove.

The new tax levy will generate about 23 million dollars for the city of Elk Grove and the CCSD.

On this edition of Elk Grove New Podcast, we are providing an audio recording of that presentation.

Among the speaker were Elk Grove City Manager Jason Behrmann, Elk Grove Police chief Bobby Davis, Cosumnes Fire Department Chief Felipe Rodriguez, and CCSD parks administrator Phil Lewis.

The presentation was held at Elk Grove’s District56 facility.

Feb 08, 202352:00
Politicians like Sacramento's Caity Maple are incubators for our rampant cynicism and mistrust

Politicians like Sacramento's Caity Maple are incubators for our rampant cynicism and mistrust

This week the Sacramento City Council made the controversial decision approving the purchase a half million-dollar piece of military equipment. At the center of the controversy was newly elected Sacramento City Councilmember Caity Maple.

Feb 04, 202301:00
Ya' Gotta be Schmittin' Me - That Damn Socialism

Ya' Gotta be Schmittin' Me - That Damn Socialism

By Dan Schmitt |

Back in my bartending days in the early 70s, I knew a history professor who was a regular patron at the bar, especially during happy hours. The good professor, with other happy hour imbibers, would discuss all sorts of issues of the day.

One heated topic was a discussion about economics, specifically communism, socialism, and capitalism.

Jan 29, 202308:00