Community Voices
Guest Column: Scrooge, diversity, poverty, and bounty in Citrus Heights
Guest opinion column submitted by David Warren– My past columns intended to stimulate discussion on municipal government issues, even if disagreeable or uncomfortable. And I am grateful that in Citrus Heights we are, without fear of reprisal, able…
Supervisor Frost: 3 reasons why I support body cameras
Guest opinion column by County Supervisor Sue Frost– It is a difficult time to be a police officer in the United States. While it may or may not be fair, incidents across the country have left many people…
Guest Column: Thanksgiving, how did it all begin?
Guest column submitted by Michael Bullington– I’m going to guess that most of us in Citrus Heights will be celebrating Thanksgiving this Thursday. But where did this tradition come from?
Guest Opinion: proposed Citrus Heights housing has flood, fire risk
Guest opinion submitted by Norman Hill– When I saw the latest map of Watt Communities’ proposed 261-home development off Arcadia Drive in Citrus Heights, immediately two major concerns for public safety came to mind. I believe the city…
Guest Opinion: What if your son or daughter became homeless?
Guest opinion column submitted by David Warren– “Then the Lord said to Cain, ‘Where is Abel your brother?’ And he said, ‘I do not know. Am I my brother’s keeper?” – Genesis 4:9. At a recent city council…
Guest Column: Two historic events to remember this Veterans Day
Guest column by Citrus Heights resident Michael Bullington– One hundred years ago, two events took place that would shape the history of our world in an indelible way. One was a belated blessing; the other was an imminent…
Supervisor Frost: Here’s a hidden reason why homelessness is exploding
Homelessness is on the rise in Sacramento County. The issue is evident just by keeping your eyes peeled while taking a short drive in any direction. Not to mention it being constantly talked about in public meetings, newspapers,…
Guest Opinion: Citrus Heights mayor should apologize for ‘kneeling’ remark
Guest opinion column submitted by David Warren– At the Sept. 28 Citrus Heights City Council meeting, the Cub Scouts presented and posted the colors, followed by leading the Salute to the Flag. As the audience took their seats,…
Community Voices: local crime, new stadium, new hotel needed?
Latest letters and reader comments address concerns about Prop 47 and crime, as well as the Citrus Heights city council’s recent approval of a $300,000 grant to purchase a 2,500 seat pop-up stadium at Sunrise Mall. Prop 47…
Guest Opinion: Prop 47 has reduced crime and made Citrus Heights safer
Guest opinion column submitted by David Warren– Recent comments by Citrus Heights Police Department representatives assert that legislation adopted to divert nonviolent offenders to local supervision has increased the crime rate. That legislation includes Prop 36, which allows…
Supervisor Frost: County should prioritize funding cops and roads
Last month, the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors adopted our final budget for the 2017-2018 fiscal year. This was the first county budget that I have participated in, so I wanted to share with you my thoughts. In…
Supervisor Frost: ‘free money doesn’t exist’ to solve homelessness
If someone were to offer to give you a modest down payment on a car that you otherwise couldn’t afford, but left you the burden of paying expensive monthly loan payments, repairs, insurance, registration, gas, and all other…
