Thriving Schools for Thriving City     07.31.2008
The Sacramento Bee published the following editorial today about the mayor's role in public education.

SACRAMENTO -- Officially, the mayor of Sacramento has no role in the public schools that educate the city's children. But across the country,...
Johnson Comments on Failed Gang Tax Initiative     07.29.2008
Mayor Fargo's "gang tax" was rejected by the City Council on Tuesday night. It needed six votes to get on the ballot; it received just five. Kevin made the following statement after the vote.

"The soaring rate in crime under Mayor Fargo's watch...
Johnson Addresses Gang Tax on Local News     07.29.2008
Sacramento Mayoral Candidate Kevin Johnson appeared on Fox 40 News and CBS 13 News this morning to explain his position on the gang tax.

"I have not opposed the Gang Tax. What I've said is 'this not something I support without details.' I think...
Serious Times Call for a Serious Race     07.29.2008
The Sacramento Bee published an editorial today about the Sacramento mayoral race. The text of the editorial appears below.

SACRAMENTO--Over the next seven days, we will outline in these columns some of the issues that voters should expect Heather...
Johnson Unsure on Tax Plan, Criticizes Mayor's Law Enforcement Approach     07.28.2008
By Ben van der Meer, Politickerca.com

SACRAMENTO -- Mayoral challenger Kevin Johnson called for changes in the city's spending on public safety Monday, saying Mayor Heather Fargo's practices have reduced safety and helped increase crime.
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