Mayor of the City of Sacramento. Former CA State Senate President Pro Tem. Working to make Sacramento a great place to live that offers opportunity to everyone.
I support Gov.
@GavinNewsom
in requiring
#Covid
vaccination or regular testing of employees. I believe we should do the same in
@TheCityofSac
for the sake of our employees and customers.
NEW: CA will have the strongest state vaccine verification system in the US and will require state employees & healthcare workers to provide proof of vaccination—or get tested regularly.
We’re experiencing a pandemic of the unvaccinated. Everyone that can get vaccinated—should.
Words can’t express my shock & sadness this morning. The numbers of dead and wounded are difficult to comprehend. We await more information about exactly what transpired in this tragic incident. (more)
Congratulations, Sacramento. You crushed the curve. I think we will see some payoff soon in terms of taking careful steps to open back up. Great job, and hang in there!
If you wonder why the stay-at-home order remains in place and our ICUs remain under strain, look no further than the party attended by about 100 people in Granite Bay on New Year’s Eve, an event that showed blatant disregard for the sacrifices so many are making.
Congratulations to Sacramento native Greta Gerwig, Saoirse Ronan, and the entire cast/crew of
#LadyBird
for your
#GoldenGlobes
success! Your film captures Sacramento’s heart and soul, beautifully illustrating how deeply we all love this great city.
Thank you to all the young people who came to downtown today to help clean up after the serious damage caused to many businesses by last night’s vandalism and looting. They are the spirit of Sacramento.
Today the City Council will meet in emergency session at 1 p.m. I will recommend the curfew be lifted immediately and the National Guard no longer be deployed. Last night’s peaceful and powerful demonstrations give me confidence that these reluctant steps are no longer necessary.
The national spotlight is on Sacramento right now. Together with our partners at the
@SacramentoKings
and throughout the community, we are thrilled to present a bid for the 2022
@NBA
#AllStarGame
that will show the world Sacramento is truly a great American city.
Sacramento, even though I couldn’t get a flight back home tonight, I will be standing with you from here in Washington DC during Jeff Sessions' planned visit because we always stand together to defend, uplift and support our diverse immigrant community.
This morning I signed
@BarackObama
’s pledge to reexamine use of force policies in
@TheCityofSac
. Those of us in leadership are going to have to dig deeper, listen more carefully and think beyond the ways se have traditionally thought.
We’ve lost a Sacamento and National icon. Russ Solomon’s contributions to our community will last another 92 years & more. We mourn his loss & our thoughts are with his wife Patti and their family.
Founder of Tower Records dies at 92
Fun fact: the words “mental health” appear 56 times in Gov
@GavinNewsom
January budget. Incredible to see this issue getting the attention it deserves.
Today we welcomed a delegation of firefighters from Israel who arrived yesterday. Tomorrow they will report to the CA Office of Emergency Services and be dispatched to fires around the state. As a Jewish mayor, I’m particularly proud and happy to see them come to our aid.
As author of the
#MHSA
, I applaud
@KamalaHarris
for giving
#Mentalhealth
the attention it warrants. Everyday, we see the consequences of untreated
#mentalillness
on our streets, in our emergency rooms and in our jails. Kamala's proposal will help millions of Americans.
Our country is in a mental health crisis. Too many Americans are silently suffering with no relief in sight. Today, I released my plan to ensure everyone has access to mental health care—whenever you need it and wherever you need it.
Thrilled to represent Sacramento at the DNC – the incredible energy and passion can be felt all around! Proud to support my friend Vice President
@KamalaHarris
and her running mate
@Tim_Walz
as they make history.
Today at 3 pm we will hold an emergency meeting of the Sacramento City Council on the unacceptable situation of people exposed to the elements. We’ll open at least one warming center tonight and by declaring a local emergency we can offer shelter every night till winter’s end.
My statement regarding Jeff Sessions' planned visit to
@TheCityofSac
tomorrow. We will always stand to defend, uplift and support our diverse immigrant community.
My generation is used to moments of silence. This generation is telling us silence is not enough. We need loud, peaceful & urgent civic action that brings real change. That is how the Vietnam war was ended, with young people leading the change and it is how civil rights were won.
.
@ICEgov
Director says he wants to arrest local elected officials for defending civil liberties and protecting our communities.
Well, they certainly know where to find me...
We’re building a convention center hotel! Its 330 new rooms will be a major addition to downtown and fulfill the original vision for our
@SAFECUConvCtr
complex. More rooms means more great events and more revenue to invest in amenities for
@TheCityofSac
.
What a win!! Tonight, the beam is shining so bright that its light might reach as far as New Orleans. Once again the Kings are making Sacramento proud. Can’t wait for Friday night. Love our team. Love our city.
Hometown pride alert:
@Golden1Center
has emerged as one of the top ticket sellers among arenas worldwide, and the only one in Northern California that ranks in the top 20.
I join my friend
@DorisMatsui
and other Democrats and Republicans in calling on VP Mike Pence to invoke the 25th Amendment and remove the President from office. Yesterday was a shocking assault on our democracy. This President is a danger to the United States of America.
I am not surprised
@TheCityofSac
is ranked as the best overall place in CA to live in this latest list from
@Forbes
. We have great restaurants, excellent recreation and cultural landmarks, and one really bright purple beam.
@VisitSacramento
-
Great visit to
@SacRepublicFC
headquarters today. This is what they do to welcome all new employees. What a positive vibe! A new tradition for
@TheCityofSac
?
In response to collateral arrests from ICE Activity, I want to make several things clear:
1) USE the Immigration Hotline (916) 245-6773
2) We will not cower, we will not retreat. We will do everything in our power to stand up for and protect Dreamers and hardworking families.
Thank you, Sacramento, for entrusting me to lead the city for another four years. I will continue to work my hardest every day to build a modern economy that includes all of our people and also to tackle the twin challenges of homelessness and affordable housing.
We used to sit across the table and negotiate budgets, and we didn’t always agree, but
@Mayor_Steinberg
and I always got along. Fantastic to see you my friend!
To the Sacramento community: We must all fully embrace the direction
@GavinNewsom
articulated today. This will require us all to make real sacrifices, but they are necessary to slow the progress of this pandemic. Our sacrifices will keep people alive.
I am as confident as I've ever been in our chances to become an MLS expansion franchise. We are working with the
@SacRepublicFC
to bolster our ownership group and strengthen our bid. I could not be more committed to finishing the job on behalf of our community.
The new general plan we adopted tonight makes us the most pro-housing city in the country. This plan represents the true progressive values of
@TheCityofSac
- housing for all.
I'm pleased to say that Sotiris Kolokotronis will lead a new development team working to bring an apartment and hotel project to the northeast corner of 10th and J streets. Our city is too vibrant to accept an eyesore in the heart of our downtown.
Incredible welcome from our indomitable fans at
@MLS
HQ this morning! Thank you for making the trip, braving the cold and sharing
#Sacramento
’s spirit with New York, let’s
#BringItHome
@SacRepublicFC
.
This is great news. We are now on the precipice of becoming the next MLS city. I’d like to once again thank Ron Burkle and
@SacRepublicFC
for stepping up in such a big way. Working together, we will bring home the win for Sacramento.
Time to
#BringItHome
#Sacramento
!
Landed in
#NY
, checking out some urban eateries to fuel up ahead of the MLS meeting tomorrow.
Let’s bring it home team. 👏
Remembering our friend Bernard Marks, 88, a survivor of Auschwitz and Dachau who overcame a lot to build a life. He was an educator, leader, friend to many, and an outspoken advocate for justice and to never forget.
OK
@SacRepublicFC
fans! I am exercising my mayoral authority here to issue an "official" excuse note to attend the official US Open Cup Final watch party at the
@SAFECUConvCtr
. I'll be joining Vice Mayor
@AngeliqueAshby
and all of you to cheer the team on!
Tonight we approved a modest $27 million infrastructure package that clinched our deal to bring
@MLS
to
@TheCityofSac
. The
@SacRepublicFC
team, the privately financed $300 million stadium and the development of
@thesacrailyards
will bring seasons of joy, excitement and jobs.
A big thank you to our
@TheCityofSac
essential workers who are clearing drains and making sure our streets remain open during this storm. We appreciate your service.
On Tuesday, the Sacramento City Council will vote on an agreement with the
@SacRepublicFC
to build a privately funded stadium and adjacent development in
@thesacrailyards
. With this deal done,
@TheCityofSac
will be the next
@MLS
city!
Great seeing Ron Burkle and Matt Alvarez this morning! Sacramento- we couldn’t have asked for better partners to lead our
@MLS
effort. Very thankful to them and our tremendous local owners for stepping up big for our City. Exciting times ahead!
Rising gun violence is the scourge of our city, state and nation, and I support all actions to reduce it. Our new Police Chief, Kathy Lester, has made it a top priority, and I stand firmly behind her.
@SacPolice
I love the
@SFGiants
. Always have. But not more than I do civil rights. The Giants must disavow Mr. Johnson, change principal ownership, or he must personally disavow the hate speech that preceded his contribution. Anything else will make me take up a different passion in 2019.
This morning we'll be joining with the owners of
@SacRepublicFC
to officially announce our plans to build an
@MLS
stadium and surrounding development in
@thesacrailyards
.
A directive is an order by another name, and it's crucial that we all follow it. We need to stay home so we can flatten this
#coronavirus
infection curve and prevent our healthcare system from being overwhelmed.
We all want to help the victims of the
#CampFire
, but please don't send supplies, as the evacuation centers say they have been inundated. Those working on the front lines say giving to the
@RedCross
or
@Habitat_org
is the best way to help.
Thank you, Sacramento. According to this new
#SocialDistancing
scoreboard, we get an “A” for helping protect the public health by
#stayinghome
and maintaining a safe social distance of 6 feet. We stand together-even though we must be physically apart.
Curtis Park resident and high school teacher Jeff Durston has just published a new chldren’s book called “Make America Grape Again: How One Misguided Orange Almost Ruined the Whole Fruit Salad.” I enjoyed it. Affirming core values through fruit.
@grapeagainbook
Tonight we took an important step toward achieving transit friendly development around light rail stops that will help us meet our climate goals and revitalize our urban corridors. Now we have to work on incentives to make this development happen!
As we start to discuss reopening in a broad way, I’m calling for a requirement that we wear masks in public and in stores, restaurants, and other newly reopened places. We need to err on the side of caution.
Thousands of Sacramentans came nearly to my front door yesterday. Today 15,000 came to downtown. Both protests were beautiful and peaceful. They don’t want to hear about what we’ve done. It’s up to us leaders to show them what we will do.
Well, the time has come to “pay up” -
@orlandomayor
. I’ve met the terms of our wager - congratulations to
@OrlandoCitySC
. The flag has flown, the donation is on the way, along with a bonus gift from our city to yours!
Big night on Wednesday as it marks the first time that our
@SacRepublicFC
will be on a national
@espn
cable broadcast. Let's show up strong and demonstrate to the entire country once again what our indomitable
@TheCityofSac
is all about!
Congratulations to
@RobBonta
, California's new Attorney General. I wish you great success on behalf of the people of California. Here to help you in any way you need.
Honored to be named by
@GavinNewsom
to head a statewide Commission on Homelessness & Supportive Housing. As the governor said in his
#SOTS
, "While cities and counties are on the front lines, this challenge will only be solved regionally."
I love Israel. Always have. Always will. But Netanyahu and Trump’s game to deny Muslim American Congresswomen entry into israel Is an outrage. We are all Americans. Vile prejudice is wrong in America, Israel, and everywhere. Let them in
Congratulations to my longtime friend
@KamalaHarris
. You are a trailblazer and history maker. So proud of you. So happy for our country. Here we are in your first US Senate run. You’ve served CA well. You will do the same for our nation.
Our country has a proud two party system that traditionally honors and respects the battle of ideas. Tonight, Donald
Trump both disgraced the Presidency and that tradition.
#VoteHimOut
#VOTE
Randy Paragary, one of the greatest Sacramentans of all time. He helped put Sacramento on the culinary map and relentlessly, bullishly invested in its future. He will be sorely missed but his legacy is imprinted on our community.
Heartfelt thanks to Andrea LePore and Solomon’s Deli for turning the loss caused by
#COVID2019
into an act of service to some of our most vulnerable residents.
As our
@SacCountyCA
public health order changes this Friday November 13 shifting us backwards into purple, I cannot say clearly enough - for God’s sake stop gathering.