Dr. Flo Cofer - she/her
@Flo4Sacramento
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Sacramento mayoral candidate - 2024 | Public health professional | Four-term Measure U Advisory Committee chair | Linktree:
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We’re tired of watching homelessness skyrocket as politicians cater to their corporate donors. We’re fighting for a city that works for everyone, not just wealthy developers and political insiders.
It’s time for leadership that prioritizes people over profit, ensuring
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Two of my opponents – Kevin McCarty and Steve Hansen – crossed a picket line last Friday, just two days after McCarty received the Central Labor Council’s endorsement.
I was disappointed not to get the CLC’s endorsement last week, but I understood. Labor has long-standing
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Forcing people back to the office is counter to our climate goals, is costly to workers, and will not boost health or productivity.
Instead, the state should offer the same incentives to the city of Sacramento that would be offered if a base closed. 👀 Especially since they
Return to office: State workers ordered back this summer — read Gov. Gavin Newsom’s memo
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@AlexT_54
I'm really sorry that happened, Alex. No one should be victimized by crime. Period.
Since I doubt you'd be quick to assume the person was Black or Latino without evidence, so I'm curious to know how you came to know that the person who did this is homeless?
Police budgets that
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Thank you to the thousands of voters who chose me to represent you and your families as Sacramento's next mayor. Thank you to the hundreds of volunteers and thousands of individual donors who fueled our people-powered campaign.
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The research is in: Homeless sweeps kill. They're also about three times the cost of simply providing homes to the unhoused community. It's past time for the city of
#Sacramento
to stop the sweeps and engage in real solutions.
#MoreIsPossible
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I am running for Mayor because I know that more is possible. If you're ready to build this with me, I’m inviting you to join us today. Be a part of this people-powered campaign.
#GoWithTheFLO
#MoreIsPossible
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@AlexT_54
I'm not lecturing you. You tagged me and I responded by asking a question and also clarifying my position on a topic you grossly misrepresented.
As someone who has been maligned by racism and sexism my entire life, I am cautious about the cavalier way that people assume crime
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We won the endorsement from the
@SacBeeEditBoard
! I’m proud to have earned the support of the Bee’s editorial board. I’m deeply grateful to have the support of thousands of people across Sacramento who are hungry for change.
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“We really want someone who’s gonna hear us. And not only hear us, but understand us.”
It’s becoming increasingly clear that Sacramento is done with the status quo that isn't serving them.
#floformayor
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#Sacramento
works for all of California, but who's working for us?
As a public health professional running for mayor, I'm not taking corporate donations. I'm fighting for a Sacramento that works for everyone, not just rich developers and political consultants.
#MoreIsPossible
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Check out the piece in The Guardian covering what WE have done together in Sacramento! Let's go! 🥳🥳🥳
#MoreIsPossible
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I'm fairly transparent, but this is the most personal thing I've ever published, especially in a forum so public.
The personal is undeniably political. And the body keeps score.
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Since I can't attend the city council meeting tonight in person -- and can't participate remotely because neo nazis ruined that option for us 🤬 --, I wanted to share my testimony publicly here.
We stand with Camp Resolution! Solutions not Regression!
#MoreIsPossible
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I'm a 7 year season ticket member and I've never been more
#SacramentoProud
than when we shut down TWO Kings games! Some things are more important than Basketball!
#StephonClark
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Settlements like these have cost the city millions over the past few years. So much that a discussion of settlements was part of the fiscal conditions listed in last year's budget (see page 32 below).
I think we all can agree this is not a responsible way to spend public
New: The city of Sacramento is paying a large $4.35M settlement to the family of unarmed Black man Reggie Payne who died after police held him down in a dangerous position in his parents’ living room.
His mother had called 911 to get him an insulin IV.
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Racism is: Supervisor Sue Frost voting NO on the Sacramento COUNTY resolution to declare racism a public health issue.
It passed though. So she and her racist horde can kick rocks.
#thisispublichealth
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This weekend while canvassing I spoke to a woman who had completed her ballot except for mayor (she's voting Flo now 😉). I told her how I've switched from "kill two birds with one stone" to "feed two birds with one feeder" and she let me take this photo with her feeder 🐦 😍
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Policy on Socially Responsible Investments: California State University, Sacramento directs its auxiliaries, including the University Foundation at Sacramento State (UFSS), to investigate socially responsible investment strategies which include not having direct investments in
BREAKING:
@sacstate
has agreed to divest from accounts that support Israel, according to the Sac State chapter of
@NationalSJP
and
@SacStateSQE
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THANK YOU, SACRAMENTO!
We won the primary and made history together!
🚪 24,072 doors knocked
📞 55,448 calls
🏡 60 house parties
📌 2,500 lawn signs
💰 $451,685 raised
Donate and let's keep the momentum going through November!
Flo
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I am so thankful to be recognized by
@sacbee_news
as a Black Change Maker. Together we can make
#Sacramento
a better place to live!
#MoreIsPossible
🫶🏿
#PublicHealth
#FloForMayor
#GoWithTheFlo
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We're all impacted by homelessness and want to feel safe in our city. This is especially true for our unhoused neighbors.
But criminalizing homelessness is not the answer. The city and county tried that for years and it failed. We need real solutions for our city to thrive.
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🙏🏿🫶🏿
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Today
@sacbee_news
published
@CaityMapleD5
explanation of her yes vote on the Rook.
I will ask and make 4 points:
1) is the Rook a tank?
2) does Sac PD need a rook?
3) should we but things before we have a policy on how they'll be used?
4) who should be making decisions?
A 🧵
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We'll see you at noon at Sacramento City Hall!
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As they were sworn into office as Sacramento City Councilmembers, Katie shouted out activists causing "Good Trouble" and Mai addressed the community in Hmong and was sworn in by her teacher, a Black woman, Jean Crowder.
And I shed hella ugly thug tears. 😭
#Change
#PeoplePower
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As one of the many people who has "met my neighbors," enjoys being in community with them, and sees Camp Resolution as an affordable and effective model for meeting the immediate needs of our thousands of unhoused residents *while we ALSO develop perment housing options,* I am
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🚨 We're being sued! 🚨
The good old boys of
#Sacramento
's political establishment are afraid of our momentum, so they're taking us to court. They're suing US to silence YOU.
Want to help our people-powered campaign fight back?
DONATE and SHARE today:
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One of the best things we could do to improve health outcomes -- and help workers, reduce homelessnes, support small businesses, spur innovation and prevent bankruptcy -- is Medicare for All (Cal Care). Yet every time it is introduced, there is a different excuse for stopping it
Nurses condemn the California State Assembly Appropriations Committee for capitulating to corporate health care and failing to pass A.B. 2200.
We remain relentless in our pursuit to guarantee health care as a human right in California with
#CalCare
.
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Anyone else struggling with their mental health these days? Because I REALLY am. ❤️
#EndStigma
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There’s no Dr. Flo without Dr. King. As the first Black woman running for mayor of Sacramento, I stand on the shoulders of giants.
Dr. King championed racial equality, economic justice, and an end to militarism. As we organize to end homelessness in Sacramento, the capital of
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@SamanthaCorbin
Angelique Ashby's entire platform is self-interest and defending capital, as evidenced by her entire track record in city office.
FFS will y'all PLEASE
#TrustBlackWomen
when we say NAH? We keep trying to save y'all from yourselves. Just LISTEN to us for ONCE.
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This people-powered campaign will not be intimidated by bad-faith attacks from corporate consultants. More is possible for
#Sacramento
. Let's move beyond the dirty politics of the past and make this a city that works for all.
#MoreIsPossible
🫶🏿
#FloForMayor
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Dropped some coffee off this morning with
@capsscientists
on the third day of their strike. See y'all at tomorrow's demonstration!
#ValueScientists
#MoreIsPossible
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Our opponents receive funding from real estate interests, law enforcement, & developers- but we're running our campaign by the people, for the people. We have a real chance to make history in Sacramento, will you help us get there?
Join the movement at
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Last week, I was honored to have been the top vote-getter in the Democratic Party of Sacramento County endorsement vote for the mayor’s race, with a total of 🥁... 20 votes to endorse!
The DPSC doesn’t endorse in every race, so while we were shy of the 60% support threshold, I
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After a week of listening to Mayor, Council and Sacramentans, here are my current musings on the proposed charter changes shared publicly for dialogue.
*A thread*
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Someone PLEASE let me moderate the next debate. PLEASE!
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I am running for mayor of Sacramento because it breaks my heart to watch our neighbors suffer when we have the resources to care for them.
#MoreIsPossible
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Wow! The Bee does a deep scathing dive into how wrong the city leadership is. If you've run out of free articles (and you can afford it), this one is worth the paywall!
#giveitback
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Happy one-year anniversary to my friends at Camp Resolution, a community of self-governing leaders working actively to find solutions to our housing and homelessness crisis.
#MoreIsPossible
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It was an honor to be invited to speak at the Sacramento Afghan Community Town Hall last night. This community is a crucial part of our city's robust cultural tapestry, and their focus on family and opportunities for their children is truly inspiring.
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"Dr. Cofer, who won the straw poll of about 100 participants, said in her first hundred days as mayor she would set priorities on homelessness.
[...]
"We cannot continue to tell people where they cannot be until we tell them where they can be.”"
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Solidarity with
@capsscientists
, who are fighting for a new contract and raises. I was humbled to speak with fellow scientists as their union takes a strike authorization vote. No matter the next step, we’ve got your back!
#ValueScientists
#PayEquity
#moreispossible
🫶🏿
#Sacramento
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Dear Sacramento,
🗣 Alana Mathews is running for the District Attorney!
*insert praise dance here*
It is time that we get a DA who can champion change, so we need ALL HANDS ON DECK.
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The
@SacBeeEditBoard
published my response. My only gripe is with their title because we should use people first language. And because I prefer mine: "Even our empathy and outrage have a wealth gap"
Thanks to Amar Singh Shergill for the alternate image!
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Sharing for all of the "sweeps are great policy and let's add a daytime camping ban too" people who follow me. If the 10 year JAMA cohort data weren't convincing, here's the report from LA.
Why this matters: Because after NYC and LA, Sacramento is 3rd in nation in homelessness.
SCOOP: L.A. officials have for months kept from the public a damning report, ordered by the council, that found a major homelessness enforcement policy championed by several council members has failed in key goals
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Dear folks with heart and compassion,
Let's talk about
#DefundthePolice
Remember 3 years ago when "Black Lives Matter" was a radical chant that was "poorly named and devisive" and now it is on your Netflix home screen and your mayor is saying it in speeches?
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Sacramento, we have PEOPLE power. Don't let up! If you don't want 50% of the Measure U budget going to police and would rather invest in economic development and affordable housing, let your electeds know!
‘A travesty.’ Sacramento mayor, council blasted for tax spending plan:
News here:
@Mayor_Steinberg
told me his 911 overhaul would shift at least $10M from PD. First time he's given #
@Flojaune
wants full $45.7M in Measure U funds set to go to PD redirected
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Black Girls deserve our protection too.
#feminism
#intersectionalidentity
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"But it was Cofer [...] who emerged to thunderous applause as the clear crowd favorite. Sacramento NAACP vice president Tijuana Barnes announced at the end that in a straw poll of audience members, Cofer won 72 out of 82 votes."
#MoreIsPossible
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County Public Health Officer, Dr. Kasirye, went against her bosses to be honest about the County Executive limiting the spending of the CARES funds for Public Health.
That took courage!
Now we must
#ProtectBlackWomen
Sunday night forced resignations will not be tolerated. 👀
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Here's what happens when equity is just a side dish to you. It is also what happens when your coalition of supporters aren't actually diverse. WOMP.
#NowayMeasureA
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“This will test the newly-elected council members. If these women joined forces to vote against this unnecessary and massive expense, the council would send a message to the community that they do not support the over-militarization of our police.”
@sacbee_news
NOPE. Still 7-2🤦🏿♀️
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What a joy to meet the iconic Congresswoman Maxine Waters this weekend.
#ReclaimingMyTime
#MoreIsPossible
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This
@sacbee_news
story speaks specifically to why we need a non-police response. This man was not accused of a crime, was experiencing a physical and mental health medical emergency, and died because an appropriately trained response team wasn't available. (1/3)
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We were out supporting
@SEIU1000
today. These workers aren’t going to rest until they’ve got a fair contract!
#UnionStrong
#RespectUsProtectUsPayUs
#MoreIsPossible
✊🏿
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The VOTER GUIDE IS HERE!
Thanks to the committee for their work to help us make the best choices when we go to the polls.
It centers Black Women. We hope you will also do your own research, support candidates that represent you, and VOTE on June 7th‼️
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People repeat the myth that folks want to be homeless because they can't stand to face the painful fact that we've allowed this to happen to our neighbors. Only policy centering people over profits will end the suffering in our streets.
#MoreIsPossible
🫶🏿
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@Chief_Hahn
We ask peacefully for SacPD to act right.
Response: illegally kettling folks & hitting me with baton/bike. My OPSA complaint (with video) asked for an apology - because money is easier to give than accountability. No reply yet. But I should let that go because we're both Black?
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My opponents served Sacramento in public office as our housing & homelessness crisis went from bad to worse. We need change, not more of the same.
Vote Dr. Flo Cofer for Sacramento Mayor by Tuesday! Like & share this video. Spread the word. Join us
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This week
@Mayor_Steinberg
took amendments from everyone except the women of color whose ideas he co-opted.... who asked AT MINIMUM to split the equity proposals from the governance change.
But, THIS is our equity champion? 🤦🏿♀️
#ModernColumbusing
#ThisisWhiteSupremacy
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My condolences to the friends and family of Sen. Dianne Feinstein, a trailblazer who witnessed the horrors of gun violence firsthand and fought for a nationwide assault weapons ban. It saddens me that, once again, a leader died in office instead of having an intentional
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Sacramento! We've worked tirelessly over the last year. All that’s left to do is VOTE TODAY, and make sure your friends & fam do too.
Learn about Same Day Voter Registration & find your polling place:
Spread the word!
#FloForMayor
#Sacramento
#GOTV
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1)
@CaityMapleD5
says that weaponry makes a tank differ from Rook. Fair. But, community members aren't experts. What do they think when they see it? "OMG tank!" I know because that's what my neighbors said while it was being used.
Like how PD sees a cell phone and thinks gun.
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California's scientists have called for a three-day rolling strike on Nov. 15-17! ✊🏿
Want to know how you can support them? Contribute to the Strike Hardship Fund and join them tonight in Davis.
#ValueScientists
#MoreIsPossible
🫶🏿
Come out tomorrow night and support our fight for a fair contract! Learn more about our Strike Hardship Fund at
#ValueScientists
#EqualPayCA
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Come trick-or-treat and canvass with
#TeamFlo
today in Oak Park -- and wear your costume!
Sign up here for details:
See you soooon 👻
#MoreIsPossible
🫶🏿
#FloForMayor
#GoWithTheFlo
#Sacramento
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A surprisingly common response to text banking has been "is this Flo from Progressive?" And I always respond, "No, but close. This is Flo, a progressive."
Thanks folks, I'll be here all week! Tip your servers.
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4) PD forced y'all to get a Rook because that's what y'all AGREED to apply for earlier in the process.
Is the tail wagging the dog? Why is Council taking direction instead of giving it?
🗣They work for you! Next time: TELL them to request funding for the other allowable uses!
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I usually avoid national politics because they get get too much attention while we overlook the important things happening locally, but I like to wrestle with complexity, so here's my one hot take on Biden/Harris and
#election2020
:
Multiple things can be true at the same time.
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With nearly 1,000 contributions and an amazing $160,000 raised from everyday folks, it's clear we're building a people-powered campaign to win!
If you believe
#MoreIsPossible
🫶🏿 and you want to
#GoWithTheFlo
then sign up to learn how you can get involved:
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This is what happens when we "let the market decide."
Large retailers are using the standard playbook to starve small business competition. They have accounted for retail theft into their profit/loss projections so they can withstand shoplifting. They also know small businesses
I can’t make this stuff up. Recently, we tried to help Target. Our Property Crimes detectives and sergeant were contacted numerous times by Target to help them with shoplifters, mostly who were known transients. We coordinated with them and set up an operation with detectives and
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Rave reviews from the Sacramento Sister's Circle voter guide! Serving as the first Black woman mayor in Sacramento would be an incredible honor. Sacramentans agree it's time for change.
Help us make history at
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@gilduran76
As Chair of the Measure U Committee, I can confirm that no MU money has been spent on homelessness in *either* budget since MU passed.
A campaign promise that didn't happen. Might be why activists are upset, no?
But you're right,
@tclift
laid the case today to:
#FireHowardChan
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Today
@SEIU1000
paid a visit to
@CalHR_gov
to remind them that they're not going anywhere until they’ve got a fair contract.
Solidarity with these unflinching state workers!
#UnionStrong
#RespectUsProtectUsPayUs
#MoreIsPossible
✊🏿
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Of course our campaign committed no violation. This was simply more dirty politics from the political establishment.
Want to help fend off future attacks from corporate consultants? Donate today:
#MoreIsPossible
🫶🏿
#FloForMayor
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A Council meeting in 4 Acts.
*The special city council meeting on policing recap*
Narrator: We're telling a story tonight so hold your applause until the end, please!
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.
@SheriffSJones
cleared only 9.3% of sexual assaults, far below the statewide clearance of 35.9% and 5.6% of property crimes.
Even
@SacPolice
beat that!
So, tell me again why we can't
#defundthepolice
when they don't do prevention AND don't clear cases?
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@SacramentoKings
city funds pay for
@Golden1Center
.
Why isn't it housing our unhoused neighbors tonight? Why are they out in rain, cold and 60 mph winds while your multimillion dollar complex sits empty?
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*Please Share*
With 3 days of 100+ degree weather, cooling centers will be opening starting Friday, 8/14, at noon:
City of Sacramento:
1. Hagginwood Community Center
3271 Marysville Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95815
2. George Sim Community Center
6207 Logan St, Sacramento, CA 95824
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🚨🚨🚨
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Sacramento has lost a true leader in Callie Carney, a fierce protector of the community and the first Black woman to serve on Sacramento City Council. Trailblazers like her light the way for the rest of us.
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I am so thankful to get the support of the Sacramento City Teachers Association. Our educators are an indispensable pillar of this community, working tirelessly to make
#Sacramento
a better place.
#MoreIsPossible
🫶🏿
#FloForMayor
Join the movement at:
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"When people show you who they are, believe them" always has a sinister feel, but in my life, it most often plays out as an optimistic reminder to notice the good happening around you.
@katie4council
Is it December yet? 😊
#Millennials
#Leaders
#BIPOC
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2) What
@CaityMapleD5
left out from the Sac PD presentation to Council is that they were able to borrow the Rook from the County when they "needed" it. And the 2 times they couldn't, there was no harmful consequence -- raising the question of if it was needed. 🤔 Nope.
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Justice isn't getting a guilty verdict for murder. Justice is never being murdered in the first place.
This is accountability. It matters. But, it does not resurrect our dead.
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When
#HeartAndHustle
meets
#MoreIsPossible
🫶🏿!
Dr. Flo has the fighting heart & soul of every South Sacramentan! She represents a dynamic and vigorous voice that our community rightfully deserves. Join our grassroots movement today!
#MoreIsPossible
#HeartAndHustle
Learn more at
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I'm proud to be part of this great slate endorsed by
@OurRevolution
, started by Bernie Sanders! As mayor, I'll need allies to fight corporate power & strengthen the middle class. Let's build a better future across Sacramento & CA.
Join the movement at
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This is unacceptable, and it puts our friend at risk. The day after talking at her first press conference, Jessica was threatened with a sweep. Instead of harassing a disabled woman trying to stay warm, the city should be opening more safe ground sites that meet her needs.
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Sadly, when I said
@SacPolice
cost
@TheCityofSac
*at least* $3 M in bad behavior payments it was indeed a gross underestimate. It's at least $8.2 M 🤬
But
@Mayor_Steinberg
told Measure U Committee $5 M for
#ParticipatoryBudgeting
was too expensive?
#makeitmakesense
@sacbee_news
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As chair of the Police Budget Oversight Committee *ahem* I mean the Measure U Committee, I offered support to the Police Commission tonight, but now I'm wondering: what if we started a group with members of all of the citywide committees.🧐
They can't ignore ALL of us, right? 🤔
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Sacramento is the most diverse city in the country, and our capacity to thrive relies on collaboration and shared learning. We don't get there by ignoring the realities of the race-based policies that have helped create the inequitable conditions we experience today. 🧵(1/4)
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Thank you to the hundreds of volunteers and thousands of individual donors who fueled our people-powered campaign. The message is clear: Sacramentans want change. We refuse to re-elect politicians who cater to their corporate donors as people struggle to afford housing.
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Please share this WIDELY. This non-partisan survey is intended to inform CITY and COUNTY elected officials about your priorities. Everyone who lives in Sacramento COUNTY is encouraged to complete it.
Available in 17 languages!
Survey launch
People’s Budget Sacramento is launching our online survey tool. No longer will the city Council and board of supervisors need to guess at what your priorities are for your tax dollars.
Go to a to have your voice heard. We want to know...
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📅 Join Team Flo in June! 🌈✊🏽🚀
🌈 Sacramento Pride Festival: June 8-9
✊🏽 Sacramento Juneteenth Parade: June 15
🚀 Volunteer Training & Team Building: June 29-30
Get involved and help build a Sacramento that works for all! 💪
#FloForMayor
#SacramentoPride
#Juneteenth
#TeamFlo
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