- When
- Wed, September 23 2020
- Time
- 6:00 pm
Description
The question of whether Sacramento needs a “strong mayor” will go to voters again in November. The “strong mayor” model of government would change the role of the city’s top elected official. Local historian and author, William Burg, will be discussing this issue on September 23, 2020.
William has written seven books and about a hundred articles about Sacramento’s history. His most recent, Wicked Sacramento.
About Wicked Sacramento
In the early 1900s, Sacramento became a battleground in a statewide struggle. On one side were Progressive political reformers and suffragettes. Opposing them were bars, dance halls, brothels and powerful business interests. Caught in the middle was the city’s West End. One of the major issues of this era was political corruption, that reformers felt was due to the city’s “Strong Mayor” charter. This talk will focus on the “Strong Mayor” period, 1893-1911, and the “Commission System” that followed it, and how governance changed in Sacramento in response to the social movements of the Progressive Era.
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Reserve in advance! @alarobrewing is having a Cinco de Mayo BRUNCH!
** Micheladas w Alaro craft beers
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Brooks Truitt Garden, 19th Street & Q Street:
"The City’s Recycling and Solid Waste Division this spring is offering a series of free in-person backyard composting seminars to help residents learn how to turn food scraps into compost right in their own backyard.
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~ City of Sacramento website
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"City staff will be giving away free wood mulch to Sacramento residents on May 4 at the Sacramento Marina (2710 Ramp Way).
There will be a limit of one cubic yard of mulch per customer during the event, which will take place from 8 a.m. to noon or while supplies last.
Attendees can also get free bagged and loose compost, which can improve soil health."
~ City of Sacramento website
The Mansion apartment block is steps from the Capitol on the border of Downtown and Midtown and has nicer-than-most shared spaces. Go check out @themansion_living if you`re looking for a new place!
The Mansion Apartments
1517 H Street > 95814
Downtown/Midtown
Sacramento CA
916-665-4663
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