Citrus Heights council urges community to embrace ‘orbisculate’ as new word
By Mike Hazlip— A proclamation officially recognizing “Orbisculate Day” in Citrus Heights last month urges residents to embrace an unusual new word.
What’s behind the recent discord on the Citrus Heights council?
In the not-so-distant past, the Citrus Heights City Council was known for its unified 5-0 votes, with council members rarely airing disagreement during public meetings. Over the past five years that has begun to change…
The Civic Minute: what’s happening at Citrus Heights City Hall?
The Citrus Heights City Council will meet Thursday evening to hold a public hearing regarding housing, vote on several infrastructure-related projects, and issue a pair of proclamations.
Could relief funds help restore Citrus Heights police cuts, repave roads?
Much-anticipated federal funding from the American Rescue Plan arrived in the City of Citrus Heights’ coffers on Wednesday, adding $7.8 million to the city’s budget and offering hope that recent cuts to police and other services can be…
City of Citrus Heights receives first dose of $7.8M in federal relief funds
The city manager’s office on Friday confirmed Citrus Heights received its first round of relief funds from the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan.
‘Fractured’ council votes 3-2 for interim Citrus Heights city manager
Sentinel staff report– In a further show of a major rift between several members of the Citrus Heights City Council, on Thursday city leaders narrowly voted to appoint newly retired City Manager Christopher Boyd to the position of…
The Civic Minute: what’s happening at Citrus Heights City Hall?
The Citrus Heights City Council will meet Thursday night to consider appointing an interim city manager, along with approval of a $1.5 million construction contract and consideration of an updated five-year plan for more than $55 million in…
Citrus Heights city manager announces retirement. What’s next?
Sentinel staff report– Citrus Heights City Manager Christopher Boyd on Thursday publicly announced that he will be retiring from his position as the top executive tasked with running the city, coming on the heels of the assistant city…
Residents rate fiscal health, public safety as highest concerns in Citrus Heights
By Mike Hazlip— The results of a new city survey are in, with participants rating public safety and fiscal health as their top concerns — many also mentioning homelessness by name in accompanying written comments.
Citrus Heights passes controversial budget in split 3-2 vote
Sentinel staff report– The Citrus Heights City Council narrowly passed a balanced budget proposal on Thursday that will slash police funding for the next year by $3 million, unless federal stimulus money arrives and allows for increased police…
Q&A: City answers questions about proposed budget for Citrus Heights
Sentinel staff report– Are salary increases for city staff, or funding for road repaving included in the proposed budget for Citrus Heights? The city’s answers to those questions and more are included below.
The Civic Minute: what’s happening at Citrus Heights City Hall?
The Citrus Heights City Council will meet Thursday evening via Zoom to vote on whether to approve a proposed two-year budget, along with hold a public hearing related to federal stimulus funding and other items.
