Overview
- Elected officials from Sacramento, Citrus Heights, Elk Grove, Folsom, Galt, Rancho Cordova and the county met publicly for the first time with first responders, service agencies and residents.
- Participants emphasized the need for more affordable housing, stronger prevention, behavioral-health support and better cross-agency data sharing.
- The workshop ended without formal action items or a shared governance commitment, leaving a proposed Joint Powers Authority undecided.
- Officials cited heavy spending of $418 million last year and warned of likely reductions in federal assistance, underscoring budget pressure.
- County staff said they will compile more detailed data and prepare a recommendations report, while the sheriff called for inclusion and real-time information sharing.