The Social Justice PolitiCast

May 25, 2026

Today Sky goes it alone to bring you a preview of what’s coming this week. No County meetings, but we do have some items we flagged from the Budget & Audit Committee, as well as 2pm and 5pm Council meetings.  There’s a rally tomorrow at 4:30pm, organized by a collection of some of Sac’s finest orgs who are trying to get people to show up for the 5pm meeting to advocate for the Public Bank viability study, which has been axed even though is it extremely cheap and not a big money saver for the City in terms of closing the budget gap. Come out and support! [https://www.instagram.com/p/DYp1se1IM8w/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==] Here’s what we have coming up, flag-wise: * Budget & Audit Committee, Tuesday, May 26, 11am [https://docs.google.com/gview?url=https%3A%2F%2Fsacramento.legistar1.com%2Fsacramento%2Fmeetings%2F2026%2F5%2F3739_A_Budget_and_Audit_Committee_26-05-26_Meeting_Agenda.pdf&embedded=true]   * Item 7: 2025 Audit of City Employees’ Workforce Diversity and Salary Trends [https://sacramento.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=F&ID=15493956&GUID=7A34E2D1-6421-47CB-B3CE-5B49F061FAC0] * Item 8: Updates on Current City Councilmember Proposals That Have Been Heard Before the Budget and Audit Committee [https://sacramento.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=F&ID=15495878&GUID=AF3D03B1-78BC-4494-91BE-1059D8B08FB2]   * Sacramento City Council, Tuesday, May 26, 2:00pm [https://docs.google.com/gview?url=https%3A%2F%2Fsacramento.legistar1.com%2Fsacramento%2Fmeetings%2F2026%2F5%2F3489_A_City_Council_-_2PM_26-05-26_Meeting_Agenda.pdf&embedded=true]   * Item 16: 2026 Climate Action & Adaptation Plan (CAAP) Annual Progress Report (CONTINUED FROM APRIL 28) [https://sacramento.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=F&ID=15493957&GUID=6B5A6A4C-7F10-4366-9395-530664EE1D4D] * Item 17: 2040 General Plan Annual Report for 2025 (CONTINUED FROM APRIL 28) [https://sacramento.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=F&ID=15494201&GUID=A9960BCE-33C1-4C68-B77C-BE064BB27CBA] * Item 15: [Housing Authority] Authorize the Issuance of 501(c)(3) Bonds for the Financing of the Creek at 2645 Apartments [https://sacramento.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=F&ID=15496341&GUID=45371591-8B0D-4AA7-9805-6F61C6EFE437]   * Sacramento City Council, Tuesday, May 26, 5:00pm [https://docs.google.com/gview?url=https%3A%2F%2Fsacramento.legistar1.com%2Fsacramento%2Fmeetings%2F2026%2F5%2F3493_A_City_Council_-_5PM_26-05-26_Meeting_Agenda.pdf&embedded=true]   * Item 1: Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) Priorities Plan [https://sacramento.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=F&ID=15496734&GUID=DA769C15-1B6F-43B4-8BBB-D6028ACECF9E] Stay up to date with what your local government is doing in Sacramento: * Follow SJPC on FB [https://www.facebook.com/SocialJusticeSac] & IG [https://instagram.com/socialjusticesac] * Sign up for our newsletter [https://www.socialjusticesac.org/joinsjpc] * Join the SJPC Signal Chat [https://signal.group/#CjQKIMKQMw78kJUj2yfcRXb83WVMO1__Z1k6KZkrXQ1yJxs-EhBj2TrqL7wagSZ4mrM6AdqI] * Keep an eye on the running agenda tracker [https://docs.google.com/document/d/19NjD9gWSF7HUmoOVf0cr-4kOPgcXia-yE1aBIeQ1uBQ/edit?usp=sharing] * Watch us on YouTube! [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4ZiMn7F4i_QgeXqsPh626ULzoK-zr53q]

May 18, 2026

This week Gabe is joined by long-time Sac resident and community member, Elaine, to help us break down the items we have flagged for the week. Starting with Sac City Council on Tuesday, May 19 at 2pm and 5pm. Sac Board of Supervisors meeting happening on Tuesday as well, at 9:30am.  We also have a special meeting happening this week on Wednesday at 2pm between the City and County. They're getting the band back together y'all!  Check out our Running Agenda Tracker [https://docs.google.com/document/d/19NjD9gWSF7HUmoOVf0cr-4kOPgcXia-yE1aBIeQ1uBQ/edit?usp=sharing] for the listed items, and linked agendas.  If you would like to join as on the cast as a co-host fill out the interest form [https://docs.google.com/document/d/19NjD9gWSF7HUmoOVf0cr-4kOPgcXia-yE1aBIeQ1uBQ/edit?usp=sharing].

May 12, 2026

Today Sky & Gabe are back to run through what’s happening at the City this week (mostly budget related), as well as flagging some Sheriff shenanigans on the County side. Here’s a CBS article on the fee increases suggested by City management to close the budget gap. [https://www.cbsnews.com/sacramento/news/sacramento-considers-sweeping-fee-hikes-budget-deficit/] * Law & Legislation Committee, Tuesday, May 12, 11am [https://docs.google.com/gview?url=https%3A%2F%2Fsacramento.legistar1.com%2Fsacramento%2Fmeetings%2F2026%2F5%2F3750_A_Law_and_Legislation_Committee_26-05-12_Meeting_Agenda.pdf&embedded=true] * Item 5: Updates on Current City Councilmember Proposals That Have Been Heard Before the Law and Legislation Committee [https://sacramento.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=F&ID=15444845&GUID=B080C8E4-5AF5-49C1-A81A-674F1FDEA619]   * Sacramento City Council, Tuesday, May 12, 2:00pm [https://docs.google.com/gview?url=https%3A%2F%2Fsacramento.legistar1.com%2Fsacramento%2Fmeetings%2F2026%2F5%2F3490_A_City_Council_-_2PM_26-05-12_Meeting_Agenda.pdf&embedded=true] * Item 18: Update on Application of Budget Equity Tool (BET) on the Community Development Department (CDD) and the Finance Department Budget Reductions [https://sacramento.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=F&ID=15445656&GUID=66B96425-192F-4DFF-AB94-A298E981315C] * Item 19: 2026-2031 Capital Improvement Program [https://sacramento.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=F&ID=15445659&GUID=CA7BF866-C70F-43DC-8521-CC7FCD843804]   * Sacramento City Council, Tuesday, May 12, 5:00pm [https://docs.google.com/gview?url=https%3A%2F%2Fsacramento.legistar1.com%2Fsacramento%2Fmeetings%2F2026%2F5%2F3487_A_City_Council_-_5PM_26-05-05_Meeting_Agenda.pdf&embedded=true] * Item 1: Fiscal Year 2026/27 Proposed Budget Deliberation and Council Direction [https://sacramento.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=F&ID=15446982&GUID=7E2E4814-379F-4813-90E1-EC32FEB52B6B]   * Sacramento County Board of Supervisors, Tuesday, May 12, 9:30am [https://agendanet.saccounty.gov/BoardofSupervisors/Meetings/ViewMeeting?id=10220&doctype=1] * Item 37: Authorization To Execute A Retroactive Memorandum Of Understanding For Participation In The Sacramento-San Francisco Homeland Security Task Force With The Affiliated Agencies And To Execute A Retroactive Revenue Agreement For Lease And Operational Expenses Memorandum Of Agreement Up To The Amount Of $500,000 For The Period Of October 1, 2025 Through September 30, 2026 (Sheriff) [https://agendanet.saccounty.gov/BoardofSupervisors/Documents/ViewDocument/BOARD_OF_SUPERVISORS_10220_Agenda_Packet_5_12_2026_9_30_00_AM.pdf?meetingId=10220&documentType=AgendaPacket&itemId=0&publishId=0&isSection=false#page=804] * Item 40: Record Purge Of Documents Related To Employees Separated From Service For Seven Or More Years From The Sheriff Personnel Document Classes Stored In FileNet (Sheriff) [https://agendanet.saccounty.gov/BoardofSupervisors/Documents/ViewDocument/BOARD_OF_SUPERVISORS_10220_Agenda_Packet_5_12_2026_9_30_00_AM.pdf?meetingId=10220&documentType=AgendaPacket&itemId=0&publishId=0&isSection=false#page=874]   Stay up to date with what your local government is doing in Sacramento: * Follow SJPC on FB [https://www.facebook.com/SocialJusticeSac] & IG [https://instagram.com/socialjusticesac] * Sign up for our newsletter [https://www.socialjusticesac.org/joinsjpc] * Join the SJPC Signal Chat [https://signal.group/#CjQKIMKQMw78kJUj2yfcRXb83WVMO1__Z1k6KZkrXQ1yJxs-EhBj2TrqL7wagSZ4mrM6AdqI] * Keep an eye on the running agenda tracker [https://docs.google.com/document/d/19NjD9gWSF7HUmoOVf0cr-4kOPgcXia-yE1aBIeQ1uBQ/edit?usp=sharing] * Watch us on YouTube! [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4ZiMn7F4i_QgeXqsPh626ULzoK-zr53q]

May 4, 2026

Today Gabe gives us the recap on the ICE resolution item from City Council from last week, and then he and Sky dive into what’s coming up at the City & County tomorrow. Budget & Audit Committee, 11am [https://docs.google.com/gview?url=https%3A%2F%2Fsacramento.legistar1.com%2Fsacramento%2Fmeetings%2F2026%2F5%2F3821_A_Budget_and_Audit_Committee_26-05-05_Meeting_Agenda.pdf&embedded=true] * Item 4: Measure U Community Advisory Commission Fiscal Year 2026/27 Budget Priorities and Recommendations [https://sacramento.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=F&ID=15425937&GUID=0A9892A4-D2F8-47E2-9F6C-97F0D720A819] * Item 5: Fiscal Year 2026/27 Citywide Fees and Charges [https://sacramento.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=F&ID=15425938&GUID=CCE3CB1D-1883-4272-857C-20F570016134] * Item 6: Audit of the Sacramento Police Department Evidence and Property Section [https://sacramento.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=F&ID=15417739&GUID=18E2EB2E-CEE4-4029-8A34-17A4E70D835B]   City Council, 2pm: [https://docs.google.com/gview?url=https%3A%2F%2Fsacramento.legistar1.com%2Fsacramento%2Fmeetings%2F2026%2F5%2F3488_A_City_Council_-_2PM_26-05-05_Meeting_Agenda.pdf&embedded=true]   * Item 3: United Way California Capital Region for the Sacramento Children’s Fund Guaranteed Basic Income for Transitional Age Foster Youth Program [https://sacramento.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=F&ID=15417860&GUID=6FAE9B73-13CC-4AE1-9652-D3A587080D17] * Item 10: Resolution of Intention to Renew the Oak Park Property and Business Improvement District [https://sacramento.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=F&ID=15422806&GUID=67262A01-1D7F-4CC4-BB35-FCF46E291B3D]   City Council, 5pm: [https://docs.google.com/gview?url=https%3A%2F%2Fsacramento.legistar1.com%2Fsacramento%2Fmeetings%2F2026%2F5%2F3487_A_City_Council_-_5PM_26-05-05_Meeting_Agenda.pdf&embedded=true]   * Item 1: Fiscal Year 2026/27 Proposed Budget Overview [https://sacramento.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=F&ID=15427735&GUID=EEFC568C-7DFF-4304-8CA9-76D0EF406549]   County Sheriff Community Review Commission, 6pm: [https://agendanet.saccounty.gov/SheriffCommunityReviewCommission/Meetings/ViewMeeting?id=10039&doctype=1]   * Item 3: Discussion Of Sheriff’s Office Use Of Automated License Plate Recognition (ALPR) [https://agendanet.saccounty.gov/SheriffCommunityReviewCommission/Documents/ViewDocument/SHERIFF_COMMUNITY_REVIEW_COMMISSION_10039_Agenda_Packet_5_5_2026_6_00_00_PM.pdf?meetingId=10039&documentType=AgendaPacket&itemId=0&publishId=0&isSection=false#page=25]   Here’s an email template created to help with public comment on the ALPR item.  [https://docs.proton.me/doc?mode=open-url&token=AG8MF1M5J4&linkId=3cjD_NSL6NPyf_ELT09MPcvYR4hwBfDgxECS9nVgUkYd_XuNB_ptlIEx71HZZwLBERW1l2o6umndfTlEBHRX5g%3D%3D#H9pERGKUTVp5] Stay up to date with what your local government is doing in Sacramento: * Follow SJPC on FB [https://www.facebook.com/SocialJusticeSac] & IG [https://instagram.com/socialjusticesac] * Sign up for our newsletter [https://www.socialjusticesac.org/joinsjpc] * Join the SJPC Signal Chat [https://signal.group/#CjQKIMKQMw78kJUj2yfcRXb83WVMO1__Z1k6KZkrXQ1yJxs-EhBj2TrqL7wagSZ4mrM6AdqI] * Keep an eye on the running agenda tracker [https://docs.google.com/document/d/19NjD9gWSF7HUmoOVf0cr-4kOPgcXia-yE1aBIeQ1uBQ/edit?usp=sharing] * Watch us on YouTube! [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4ZiMn7F4i_QgeXqsPh626ULzoK-zr53q]

April 27, 2026

Today Gabe is joined by Moiz from the Asian American Liberation Network to discuss item 29 on the Sacramento City Council Agenda for their 2pm meeting on Tuesday, April 28th. The toolkit can be found here. [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ms72fa-nlXgcYJwmvzTb-EdKePoBWbA3EFNGdqWHiLQ/edit?tab=t.0#heading=h.nlo6r41fqwsr] We're asking people to show up and make public comment, and demand an ordinance from the city that actually protects not only our immigrant neighbors, but all of us who know the overreach of law enforcement and the harm is causes.    Follow AALN on IG [https://www.instagram.com/aaln_sacramento/]  Check our running agenda tracker [https://docs.google.com/document/d/19NjD9gWSF7HUmoOVf0cr-4kOPgcXia-yE1aBIeQ1uBQ/edit?tab=t.0] for the other items we've flagged for the week.