Mel Turner
City council challengers urge change, incumbents say ‘continue’ path
Although mild for the most part, accusations of “backroom deals,” poor decisions and “PR mistakes” highlights some of the controversial remarks made during a second candidate forum for the Citrus Heights city council race, Thursday night. “I think…
VOTER FORUM: City Candidates Divided on Taxes, New Hall & Prop 47
Updated Oct. 13, 8:44 a.m. — A Citrus Heights city council candidate forum was broadcast live on Metro 14 television Saturday, revealing significant differences between the five candidates on a variety of local issues, with each candidate also…
Local Elections: Two Upcoming Forums for City Council Race
Want to know more about who’s running for Citrus Heights city council this year? With candidate forums set for October 11 and October 16, voters in Citrus Heights will soon have a chance to learn more about the…
Council Postpones Vote on New City Hall Deal, After Lawsuit Threat
In a crowded room Thursday night, Citrus Heights council members voted 3-2 in favor of postponing a final decision on the controversial proposal to move city hall and allow construction of a three-story medical building in its place…
Mayor Highlights Strengths, Threats in ‘State of the City’ Address
Citrus Heights Mayor Mel Turner delivered the annual “State of the City” address to a sold-out business luncheon, Tuesday, highlighting a 13 percent drop in crime over the past year, a rise in home values and the newly…
Community Celebrates Completion of Auburn Blvd ‘Phase 1’ Improvements
Council members, business owners and representatives from government agencies gathered Tuesday morning to celebrate the long-awaited completion of “Phase 1” of Auburn Boulevard improvement work. Business owners present for the ribbon-cutting ceremony were particularly glad for the completion…
