
Census deadline extended again, as completion rates still lag
With some households still not responding by the Sept. 30 deadline, the US Census Bureau has again extended its deadline for the 2020 national headcount.

What every resident should know about grant funding for cities
Grant funding, often called “free money,” is an important part of every city’s budget. But unlike a typical donation or gift, grant funding comes with strings attached.

City cancels Sept. 24 council meeting
The Citrus Heights City Council will not meet for their regularly scheduled second council meeting in September, according to an announcement posted on the city’s website.

Q&A: Why is Citrus Heights spending millions on a trail instead of repaving roads?
A common question about a $7 million trail slated to begin construction next year in Citrus Heights revolves around why the funds aren’t instead being spent on repaving roads or other priorities.

The Civic Minute: what’s happening at Citrus Heights City Hall?
The Citrus Heights City Council will meet Thursday night to vote on a several contracts relating to a 2.9-mile trail project, police communications and other items.

COVID-19: Results released for first ‘FlashVote’ survey in Citrus Heights
Results are in for the city’s first-ever “FlashVote” survey, which polled residents on the topic of COVID-19 and received over 400 responses within a 48-hour time-frame.

Citrus Heights Chamber votes to endorse Measure M, oppose rent control
The Citrus Heights Chamber of Commerce voted Monday to endorse the city’s Measure M sales tax and previously took action to recommend a “no” vote on ballot propositions dealing with rent control and property tax.

Citrus Heights Water District director re-elected by default, after no challengers file
Voters won’t see any names for the Citrus Heights Water District board of directors on their ballot this year, after no challengers filed to run for a seat on the board by the Aug. 7 deadline.

Measure M sales tax opponents to boycott Citrus Heights Chamber forum
A Citrus Heights Chamber of Commerce forum intended to allow both sides of the controversial Measure M sales tax to present their case will likely only have one side present on Monday night after opponents of the proposed…

Election 2020: Who’s running for Citrus Heights City Council?
With two seats up for election on the City Council this year, a total of four residents have qualified to run for the positions.

Citrus Heights launches new survey platform for resident feedback
The City of Citrus Heights has launched a new survey platform called FlashVote which lets residents weigh in on local matters.

Opponents mobilize to fight Measure M sales tax proposal in Citrus Heights
Opponents of a $12 million sales tax increase in Citrus Heights are beginning to mobilize to defeat the measure in November.