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Senator Ashby Bill to Keep Sacramento Zoo Relocation to Elk Grove on Track Passes Assembly Local Government Committee Unanimously

SACRAMENTO, CA – SB 739 allows the City of Elk Grove to use a Construction Manager At-Risk (CMAR) construction contract for the Sacramento Region’s new zoo in Elk Grove, helping the City jump start the project and keep costs low.

Join Senator Ashby for a Winter Storm Recovery Town Hall

This year's winter storms brought massive amounts of rain and high winds to the Sacramento Region. As a result, my office, along with the City of Elk Grove, City of Sacramento and Sacramento County will be hosting a free Winter Storm Recovery Town Hall. This town hall will provide resources you may find useful if you've had damage or have any questions regarding community cleanup or storm recovery.

Sacramento's iconic tree canopy turns destructive in storms

California State Sen. Angelique Ashby, who represents the city, said the recent storms have highlighted the need to be cautious about where trees are planted to limit injuries. “We've gained so much benefit from those big beautiful trees in Sacramento that this is the risk to being the ‘City of Trees,’” she said.

SENATOR ASHBY RELEASES STATEMENT ON BUDGET

SACRAMENTO, CA Today, Senator Ashby released a statement on the proposed 2023-2024 Budget:

SENATOR ASHBY 2023-2024 COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS

SACRAMENTO, CA Today, the California State Senate Leadership announced Senate Committee Assignments for the 2023-2024 Legislative Session. Senator Angelique Ashby has been appointed as Assistant Majority Whip of the Senate Democratic Leadership Team and will serve on the following committees:

SENATOR ASHBY PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE APPOINTMENT AS ASSISTANT MAJORITY WHIP

Today, Senator Angelique V. Ashby (D-Sacramento) released a statement regarding her appointment as Assistant Whip of the California State Senate: