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.
Citrus Heights releases 108-page proposed city budget, with cuts. Here’s what’s in it
Sentinel staff report– After months of discussion and some controversy regarding budget issues in the City of Citrus Heights, the City Council is slated to vote on a proposed two-year budget this Thursday, with budget cuts largely falling…
Construction to begin this year on new 2.9-mile trail in Citrus Heights
Sentinel staff report– The City of Citrus Heights is moving forward with plans for constructing a new multi-use trail that will connect multiple parks, schools and residential areas in the northeastern part of the city.
Citrus Heights to receive estimated $15.9M in federal COVID relief funds
Sentinel staff report– The City of Citrus Heights is slated to receive an estimated $15.9 million from the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan passed by congress this year.
Discussion during Citrus Heights budget meeting gets heated
Sentinel staff report– The Citrus Heights City Council met Thursday evening for a special budget study session, which included a contentious exchange between several council members and the city manager.
