Community Voices

Guest Opinion: 94 homes at Sylvan Corners will be a detriment to Citrus Heights
By Sue and Forrest Allen– On Oct 12th the city is trying to rezone the property of the old Sylvan School, 7137 Auburn Blvd., to allow a developer to build 94 houses on 11.3 acres…

Guest Opinion: It’s time for real action on homelessness
By Sue Frost– During my tenure on the Board of Supervisors, I’ve observed various approaches and strategies addressing the county’s homelessness dilemma…

Guest Opinion: It’s time to increase funding for Citrus Heights police. Here’s how
By David Warren– Forced to lay awake at 2 a.m. listening to explosions starting at sunset on July 4, I realized that another email or telephone call to the police department…

Guest Opinion: Measure M is the exact opposite of what’s needed during COVID
By Ted Gaines– Coronavirus disruptions are inspiring governments to employ every tactic available to ward off a Great Depression-style economic collapse. Whether it’s stimulus funds, Paycheck Protection Program loans, increased unemployment benefits, or rent forbearance, all..

Guest Opinion: Measure M would only cost me $7.23/mo
By Jeannie Bruins– I support Measure M for all the reasons that have been stated. Some people have stated that the additional penny on the dollar

Guest Opinion: Four reasons why I’m voting ‘NO’ on Measure M
By Micah Hancock– Dear fellow residents of Citrus Heights, I am very frustrated with our City Council for trying to sell us and foist upon us this permanent one percent sales tax increase – known as Measure M.

Guest Opinion: I manage a popular Citrus Heights restaurant. Here’s why I’m against Measure M
I’m Hector Alcazar, manager of the El Tapatio Mexican Restaurant in Citrus Heights. Our business is struggling to survive and our employees are struggling to provide for their families. I’m opposed to the Citrus Heights Measure M sales…

Guest Opinion: City should ban Halloween events in light of ongoing pandemic
Halloween, or All-Hollows-Eve, is a celebration observed in many countries on 31 October, the eve of the Western Christian feast of All Hallows’ Day which…

Guest Opinion: Measure M will make Citrus Heights stronger, safer
By Steve Miller– This November 3rd Citrus Heights voters will be asked to make one of the most important decisions since we voted to become a city.

Guest Opinion: I’m a small business owner. Here’s why I’m against Measure M
Citrus Heights businesses are in serious trouble right now, and in the foreseeable future.

Guest Opinion: 7 myths about Measure M
As a citizen of Citrus Heights for many years and serving on the City Council for ten years, I am very familiar with the inner workings of City Hall and how things are done.

Guest Column: The good and the bad about Sac County’s latest budget
This year has been one filled with extraordinary circumstances, forcing us to adapt in the way we do even the most routine of things. The budget process for Sacramento County is no exception.




