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KJ: “We HAVE to build an arena Downtown”

Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson told Studio Sacramento’s Scott Syphax that “we have to build an arena Downtown” during an interview  last week. Towards the end of the interview, he even eludes to a SECOND arena he would like to see … Continue reading

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Raw Video: Mayor Johnson discusses Las Vegas trip

Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson shares with reporters the details of his trip to Las Vegas on Friday to talk to George Maloof about continuing arena discussions.

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Mayor cancels public appearance due to “ongoing events related to the arena”

For all of you that thought the arena deal was dead, think again. Apparently, there are still wheels in motion right this moment; wheels so large and important that they require the Mayor to cancel his appearance at a public forum … Continue reading

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Opportunity lost

Being both Black and Mexican, I am no stranger to being stereotyped. Lazy, oversexed, job thief, criminal…you name it, the list goes on and on. While some of these stereotypes hold true for me (I am both great at yard … Continue reading

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So, ya wanna run for mayor of Sacramento, huh?

Frustrated with your local government? Tired of feeling like nothing’s getting done in Sacramento? Do you think you could do a better job? Then why not run in the 2012 election? It’s easy! All you need is about 20 currently registered … Continue reading

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Mayor Johnson responds to Mayors for Freedom to Marry pledge, kinda

Yesterday, on behalf of a ranSACkedmedia reader and my own convictions, I shared a story about the Mayors for the Freedom to Marry pledge; a statement signed by well over 100 U.S. mayors that reaffirms their stance for equality. Before publication, I sent … Continue reading

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United Nations warns Kevin Johnson of possible human rights violations

An appointee to the United Nations Human Rights Council has issued a four-page memo warning Sacramento mayor Kevin Johnson that local officials could be violating the human rights of the homeless people living within the city. In the January 23rd … Continue reading

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Many Sacramento 2020 “supporters” don’t live in Sacramento, or don’t exist at all

For the past few weeks, visitors to the website Sacramento2020.org have be encouraged to sign an online petition, urging the city council to place the latest of Mayor Johnson’s “Strong Mayor” plans on the June 2012 ballot. ranSACkedmedia has obtained … Continue reading

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Johnson campaigns gave over $35,000 to create “Strong Mayor” friendly conversation

Tonight, inside the Sacramento City Hall, supporters of Kevin Johnson’s latest “Strong Mayor” plan, this time called “Checks and Balances”, will ask council members to place their measure on the June 2012 ballot. If enacted, the proposal would drastically change … Continue reading

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Mayor Johnson amasses huge war chest for re-election campaign

Kevin Johnson stands poised to easily obtain a second term as Sacramento’s mayor when you consider the massive coffers of his re-election campaign. In just 2011 alone, Johnson was able to amass over half a million dollars in donations from … Continue reading

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Does AEG want to help Sacramento in order to protect the Los Angeles Lakers?

If the financing plan for a new arena is going to fully materialize in Sacramento by March 1st, the NBA’s current deadline for city leaders to have the specific plans set in place, it will undoubtedly have to include revenue … Continue reading

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Sacramento Mayoral candidate to drop out of 2012 election

An Oak Park man who recently announced that he would be running for Mayor of Sacramento in the 2012 election cycle will be announcing that he plans to drop out of the race, possibly as soon as Friday, ranSACkedmedia has … Continue reading

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Kevin Johnson nominated for hall of fame by one of his own staff members

Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson released a statement today in which he proclaimed that “It’s an honor to be even considered” in regards to his nomination for the Professional Basketball Hall of Fame. One thing Johnson failed to mention in the … Continue reading

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Thunder Valley thinking twice about trying to keep Sacramento Kings in town

When Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson was making the rounds and trying to drum up corporate support for keeping the Kings in town, one of his greatest accomplishments was getting the folks that run the Thunder Valley Casino to commit $1 … Continue reading

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Kevin Johnson doesn’t think Sacramento’s Mayor should miss council meetings, unless that Mayor is Kevin Johnson

While running for Mayor in 2008, Kevin Johnson blasted then-Mayor Heather Fargo for missing council meetings. A blog post from 3 years ago that’s still on his re-election page states the following: “One thing Mayor Fargo can’t change is her … Continue reading

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