Latest local news briefs include an opening date set for the new city hall, clarification on whether Citrus Heights is affected by Sacramento County’s plastic bag ban, and a look at what’s taking shape in the upcoming race for city council.
New city hall to open next month
The new 35,000-square-feet Citrus Heights city hall is nearing completion and is scheduled to officially open for business on Aug. 9. According to a posting on the City’s website, city hall’s temporary location on Auburn Boulevard will have its final day on Aug. 4, with city offices then closed until re-opening at noon on Aug. 9 at the new location at 6360 Fountain Square Dr. Plans for a grand opening ceremony have previously been discussed by city leaders, but no information was posted on the city’s website as of July 16.
City clarifies plastic bags are still OK in Citrus Heights
Seeking to clarify some confusion among businesses as well as consumers, the City of Citrus Heights posted a statement on its website this week stating that Sacramento County’s recent enactment of a ban on carryout plastic bags does not apply to Citrus Heights. The County’s bag ordinance went into effect July 1, but only applies to businesses in unincorporated areas of Sacramento County. “Businesses in Citrus Heights may continue to use plastic bags and not charge customers for their use,” the City said in its July 14 statement. The County’s website also confirms the bag ban only applies to unincorporated areas. (Read full statement)
Local elections: nomination period opens for city council candidates
Beginning Monday, Citrus Heights residents wishing to run for one of two city council seats up for election this year can submit nomination paperwork with the city clerk. The official nomination period for city council is from July 18 through Aug. 12, 2016, with aspiring candidates required to gather and submit at least 20 signatures from registered voters in the city. (Link)
Out of the five-member council, the two seats up for election this year belong to Councilwoman Sue Frost and Vice Mayor Jeff Slowey. Frost has announced she is not seeking re-election due to her current campaign for Sacramento County Board of Supervisors. So far, Planning Commissioner Rick Doyle and policy analyst Marcel Weiland are the only candidates who have submitted official declarations with the city clerk regarding their intent to run for city council.
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