The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors meeting on May 19, 2026, covered a broad range of community recognitions, infrastructure planning, and critical governance updates regarding homelessness.

Recognitions and Community Milestones

Infrastructure and Economic Development

Administrative and Board Actions Election Update: The County Executive reported that ballots have been mailed for the June 2nd primary election, with nearly one million eligible voters and 19 eleven-day voting centers opening soon.

Board Requests: Chair Rodriguez requested a formal presentation on the recent Point-in-Time (PIT) count numbers to better understand the reported 102% increase in homelessness within the unincorporated county.

Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned in memory of Jonathan Greg Burgess, a retired Battalion Chief and community advocate who recently passed away after a battle with ALS.

The Sacramento Transportation Authority convened on May 14, 2026, adopted consent items, and introduced the balanced FY 2026–27 draft budget highlighting a 3.6% sales tax revenue increase, a reduced capital program, and sharply lower CalPERS liability.

Board discussion covered budget resolution flexibilities, strategic planning goals, and upcoming studies on economic development, pavement, and bridges. A public hearing on staff vacancies reported a 25% vacancy rate with reliance on consultants and lean staffing practices.

The board authorized STA participation in SACOG’s 2026 federal funding programs to pursue funding for the Harvest Corridor Improvement Partnership and the Stockton Boulevard Safety and Transit Enhancement Project. The Executive Director reported on SACOG grant trainings, SB1 and VMT mitigation concerns, and a new countywide safety action plan grant.

Multiple board members expressed support for the projects, and items passed unanimously. The meeting concluded with brief subcommittee updates and adjournment.

The May 21, 2026, meeting of the Sacramento Flood Control Agency (SAFCA) Board of Directors focused on significant funding updates and budgetary planning, notably highlighting that federal allocations for the Natomas Basin Project increased from $80 million to $108 million.  Executive Director Jason Campbell presented a $92.3 million proposed budget for fiscal year 2026-27, where approximately 80% of project work is dedicated to the American River Common Features initiative. The Board approved resolutions to move forward with bond refunding and new financing for the Consolidated Capital Assessment District 2 (CCAD2) and the Natomas Basin Local Assessment District (NBLAD) to ensure continued progress on flood protection infrastructure. However, two public hearings regarding resolutions of necessity for property acquisitions on East Levee Road were continued to the June 18th meeting because a director's recusal left the Board without the quorum required to take action.

City and County leaders convene a joint special meeting to introduce CVR Associates' independent assessment of the Sacramento Housing and Redevelopment Agency (SHRA). The review will gather stakeholder input, evaluate public housing, voucher and development programs, and examine governance to identify improvements.

Officials emphasized collaboration, transparency, and the need to modernize SHRA after decades of change. CVR outlined a listening phase, site visits, and a timeline for draft findings and final recommendations to inform future leadership and operations.

The Sacramento County Disaster Council convened to establish a quorum and handle routine business, including adoption of bylaws with minor typographical corrections and the 2026 meeting calendar.

Presentations covered the Local Hazard Mitigation Plan update with public meetings planned in June, the Integrated Preparedness Plan (IPP) process and upcoming workshop to set multi-year training and exercise priorities, and the Fire Safe Council report on community wildfire prevention, grant efforts, and CWPP development.

Other actions included electing a city vice chair, approving the disaster service worker volunteer calendar, and emphasizing regional coordination and public engagement in emergency planning before adjournment.

On May 13, 2026, the Sacramento Area Sewer District and the Northern California Sanitation Agency’s Financing Authority held a meeting to address regional utility business. The primary focus of the proceedings was Item One, which involved a proposal to issue 2026 refunding bonds to refinance existing debt from 2010 and 2015. Presenters explained that this financial move would eliminate risks associated with federal subsidies and generate approximately $7 million in savings without extending the debt timeline. While the board successfully established a quorum to approve this specific bond measure, they were unable to maintain enough members to conduct the rest of the meeting. Consequently, the chairperson issued an apology and adjourned the session early due to the lack of a legal quorum for the remaining agenda items. Future meetings will include a discussion on improving attendance protocols to ensure business can be completed as scheduled.

The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors meeting on May 12, 2026, featured several significant community recognitions, including $365,000 donation to animal services from the estate of Robert W. Steger and proclamations for Affordable Housing Month and the Iu Mien American 50th anniversary.

Administrative actions included approving a $7.5 million budget for an airport parking guidance system and adopting zoning code amendments to comply with state housing laws, which Supervisor Hume opposed due to concerns over state overreach in local land-use authority.

Additionally, the Board approved a retroactive MOU for the Homeland Security Task Force, which passed with two dissenting votes following a discussion regarding the role of federal immigration agencies and the county’s commitment to California's sanctuary laws. A primary focus of the meeting was an update on the "Best Place to Build" initiative, where staff reported that over 90% of planned process improvements have been completed to streamline development through new digital tools like the Land Use Library and a cloud-based management system. Regarding public safety, the Public Safety and Justice Agency reported that 55% of the Mays Consent Decree provisions are in substantial compliance and highlighted the ROAR program, which has successfully enrolled nearly 500 justice-involved individuals into reentry support services. The session concluded with Chair Rodriguez requesting a formal review to potentially consolidate county boards and commissions to increase organizational efficiency.

The COC board convenes with staff updates, a point-in-time count announcement, and a consent calendar item pulled for discussion about data sharing. City and county leaders present a framework to merge COC functions with local jurisdictions under a single governing body and ask the board to join a planning task force.

Board members, service providers, and people with lived experience voice concerns about shifting decision-making power to a majority of elected officials, HUD compliance, community representation, and funding commitments. After public comment and debate the board votes to participate in the planning process with follow-up on task force representation and next steps.

The Sacramento County Planning Commission meeting covered multiple items: reinstating an automobile repair use at 7128 Kingsley Street, review and recommendations on the FY26-27 Capital Improvement Program, the Vineyard South Mine Expansion (adding 86 acres and extending mining), a continuance request for Gutierrez Properties rezone and parcel map, and a contested Gutierrez Tentative Parcel Map involving private road access, a road maintenance agreement, and neighborhood preservation concerns. Commissioners discussed environmental analyses, conditions for approvals, and scheduling; the Gutierrez appeal was continued to July 13 for further review.

Moderated by the League of Women Voters, four candidates for Sacramento County Supervisor—Flo Cofer, Eric Guerra, Deborah Ortiz, and Tim Riley—give opening statements, answer community-submitted questions, and deliver closing remarks.

The forum covers major local issues including housing and greenfield development, homelessness, public health, climate and environmental plans, levee and tree removal on the American River Parkway, transit and infrastructure, immigration enforcement, and public safety measures like illegal fireworks enforcement.

Each candidate explains their priorities and proposed solutions in one-minute responses, offering voters a concise comparison of experience, approaches, and values to inform their ballot choices.