Coming off their recent forum in Robla, the District 2 City Council Candidates will take part in a Community Voter Forum on Saturday, April 28 from 1pm – 5pm at the Sacramento Urban League. This forum provides residents an opportunity to meet their Twin Rivers School Trustee Candidates. The forum also gives visitors an opportunity…
Two candidates are claiming the endorsement of the Sacramento Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce. Allen Warren, on the heels of receiving the endorsement of Mayor Kevin Johnson, announced earlier today he received the endorsement of the Sacramento Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce: Endorsements from Mayor Kevin Johnson and the Sacramento Metro Chamber of Commerce back to back has…
Allen Warren, candidate for the District 2 Council Seat, has received the endorsement of Mayor Kevin Johnson. Warren posted the endorsement over Twitter: I am very pleased to announce Kevin Johnson’s endorsement of my campaign. I really hope to work with the Mayor moving forward for the city! — Allen Wayne Warren (@AllenWarren2012) April 18,…
Registration to enter the District 2 election is closed and all six candidates qualified to run. Below is a look at their Candidate Statements, as listed on the City Clerk’s website: Misty Yaj Misty Yaj My name is Misty Yaj. I came to the United States of America in 1980. I am a mother, business…
The field of candidates running for the District 2 Council Seat is taking its final shape. As of today, the slate of candidates who have filed papers with the City Clerk are: Kim Mack (2/23/12) Misty Yaj (3/5/12) Sondra Betancourt (3/7/12) Rob Kerth (3/7/12) Allen Warren (3/8/12) Jason Sample, the candidate endorsed by Councilmember Sandy…
Hidden in the weekend’s arena chatter was the announcement of a new candidate for the District 2 council seat. As reported by the Sacramento Bee, Jason Sample announced his candidacy and support from Councilmember Sandy Sheedy on Saturday. A pastor of True Life Ministries Worship Center, Sample also announced he has the support of the…
Allen Warren has been endorsed by Dr. Kadhir Rajagopal, a teacher at Grant High School and 2011 California Teacher of the Year. Dr. Rajagopal’s endorsement was posted on Warren’s Facebook page: “Allen Warren is all about making Grant High School a model school for the country and transforming the Heights. As an education activist, I…
Councilmember Sandy Sheedy announced today that she will not run for reelection in 2012. In an email to the community and interview with the Bee’s Ryan Lillis, Sheedy indicates she wishes to spend more time with family and has enjoyed serving the community. This makes it a four-way race between Rob Kerth, Kim Mack, Allen…
Lost in the coverage of the Strong Mayor proposal was the Sacramento Police Officers Association’s endorsement of Kim Mack for City Council. Mack is running for the District 2 Council seat. Photo from: facebook.com/kimmackcitycouncil
According to Melissa Corker at the Sacramento Press, community leader and former human resources manager Sondra Betancourt will enter the race for Councilmember of District 2. Among many things, Betancourt has worked with the Ben Ali Community Association. Betancourt’s entry expands the field of candidates to five.