Sacramento Running News

Grassroots Working Group representative Clyde McDonald explains the options to the County Board of Supervisors. (Photo by John Blue)

Tuesday evening, the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors voted to keep their options open for possible funding of the regional parks system.

The Sacramento Bee reports:

The Board of Supervisors directed staff to draft state legislation to allow a November 2012 election for a 0.1 percent sales tax increase.

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Tomorrow, July 19th, at 3:15, the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors will be hearing recommendations from the Grass Roots Working Group regarding funding options for the regional park system.

If the parks are important to you, especially the American River Parkway, then you should attend this meeting or call your Supervisor and let them know what you think.

The meeting materials, including the Grass Roots Working Group recommendations, can be found here. It is Item 65, and scheduled to be heard at 3:15.

Your Supervisor can be found here. Give them a call. They’d love to hear from you!

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