May 2022 - Press Highlights
City of Sacramento repeals no cruising ordinance
Mayor Darrell Steinberg joins Councilmember Katie Valenzuela and members of the Sacramento Lowrider Commission outside City Hall at Cesar Chavez Plaza
The Sacramento City Council Tuesday voted unanimously to right a historic wrong with the repeal of the 1988 ordinance banning cruising. The repeal was brought forward by Councilmember Katie Valenzuela, who worked closely with the Sacramento Lowrider Commission to obtain the support of city officials, the police department, and neighborhood groups.
“This is a proud night, and I am proud to cast an aye vote for this,” said Mayor Darrell Steinberg. “Unanimous is the only way a vote like this should be.” Read more…
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TV & Radio
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