Measure M tax now trailing slightly, as vote count continues
In one of the closest races in Sacramento County, latest vote count totals released Friday afternoon show the controversial Measure M sales tax proposal in Citrus Heights now trending towards defeat.
Want to watch the vote counting process in Sacramento County? Here’s how.
Those interested in observing the vote counting process in Sacramento County can do so in person and are given broad access to see ballot scanning, signature verification, opening of sealed ballots, and manual review of the ballots.
LETTERS: Reaction mixed on city’s decision to raise speed limits
Latest letters from Citrus Heights residents express both support an opposition to the city’s decision to raise speed limits on four sections of roadway.
Some ballots are still showing up as ‘not received.’ Here’s why
Under California Election law, voters can check online to see if their vote-by-mail ballot was counted — but three days after the election, some in Citrus Heights and Sacramento County say their ballots are still showing up as…
Election results: Daniels, Schaefer hold strong leads in Citrus Heights council races
Citrus Heights Council District 3 candidate Tim Schaefer has declared victory after receiving 62% of the vote from ballots counted so far, with contender Thomas Goetz trailing at 37%.
Measure M sales tax too close to call in Citrus Heights
The Measure M sales tax proposal in Citrus Heights is still too close to call two days after the election, with vote totals coming in showing voters were split on whether to approve the 1% sales tax.
Citrus Heights residents pack out vote centers on Election Day
Election Day in Citrus Heights saw long voter lines at vote centers, a “Trump train” caravan of vehicles parading through the city, and a surprise $300 pizza delivery to voters standing in line.
Speed limits on these 4 roads will soon be increased in Citrus Heights. Here’s why
The City Council on Oct. 22 made the unusual move to vote in favor of increasing the posted speed limits on sections of four roads in Citrus Heights, following new traffic surveys and a staff recommendation.
Planning Commission approves 8-unit housing project on small lot
The first housing project in Citrus Heights to take advantage of a relatively new small lot housing ordinance was approved unanimously by the Planning Commission on Wednesday night, following a public hearing and discussion about traffic, fire access,…
Measure M tax opponents rally outside City Hall, blast ‘enormous’ staff pay
A group of about 50 Measure M opponents gathered in the parking lot of City Hall in Citrus Heights Friday to protest a $12 million sales tax increase, saying “there’s room to cut” instead.
Fact Check: How much would Measure M actually cost residents?
Supporters and opponents of the controversial Measure M sales tax proposed in Citrus Heights have each made conflicting claims regarding the estimated cost per household that the 1% extra sales tax would incur.
Citrus Heights received over $1M in COVID-19 relief funds. Here’s where it went
Public records show a little over $1 million trickled down to Citrus Heights from the $2.2 trillion CARES Act stimulus bill passed this spring in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
