City of Elk Grove

“The future of local government depends on those willing to lead with heart, curiosity, and courage.” Kaylah Ball is one of those people. Since joining the City of Elk Grove in 2023, Kaylah has helped shape programs that make a lasting difference: from launching the City’s e-bike lending library and supporting the Climate Action Plan update to leading the Climate Ambassador Program and helping develop Elk Grove’s first Equity Index. Her creativity, compassion, and dedication to serving residents shines through in everything she does. This year, Kaylah was honored with the 2025 Ed Sajor Memorial Student Award from MMANC - Municipal Management Association of Northern California, recognizing outstanding student members preparing for a career in local government. Now beginning her Masters of Public Policy and Administration, she continues to inspire those around her and set the standard for the next generation of public service leaders. We're so proud to work alongside you, Kaylah!

The City of Elk Grove is developing a permanent homeless shelter and is seeking community input to help ensure it is thoughtfully designed, well-integrated, and reflective of local values. Take our short survey to rank which criteria you think is most important as we locate the permanent shelter in Elk Grove. Your feedback will help ensure this project aligns with community needs, concerns, and values. We’ll use this feedback when sharing the final site criteria to the City Council at a future date. The results from the survey will help shape the criteria used to analyze the site options that we’ll share in early 2026. Take the survey today: https://bit.ly/3JaOstp

This Hispanic Heritage Month, we’re proud to celebrate two incredible Elk Grove women making a lasting impact in our community. 🌟 Jaqui Guzman As Assistant City Manager for Elk Grove, Jaqui oversees administrative operations and leads the City’s Civic Innovation and Sustainability efforts. A proud daughter of Mexican immigrants, she brings over 15 years of public service experience from Sunnyvale, Cupertino, and San Jose. Her inclusive leadership style is rooted in listening, collaboration, and empowerment—seeking diverse perspectives and uplifting others to spark innovation and strengthen community. 🌟 Jenny Rodriquez, MPA An Elk Grove resident since 2012, Jenny serves on the City’s Diversity and Inclusion Commission and advocates for supplier diversity as an Economic Development and SEED Partnership Representative at SMUD. With nearly two decades in public service, she empowers Latina women in leadership through ALPFA Greater Sacramento and the Creciente Leadership Program. Jenny has been recognized with the 2022 Inspiration Estrella Award and SMUD’s 2024 ERG Leadership Award for her impactful community work. Together, Jaqui and Jenny embody the spirit of service, leadership, and inclusion that make Elk Grove shine.

We're #hiring a new Traffic Engineering Manager in Elk Grove, California. Apply today or share this post with your network.

The City of Elk Grove is seeking proposals from qualified consultants to develop our first-ever Arts and Creative Economy Strategy. This strategy will guide the City’s investment in arts, culture, and creative industries, building on Elk Grove’s unique character and shaping a vibrant future for our community. The selected consultant will work closely with City staff, the Arts and Creative Economy Commission, local stakeholders, and community members to identify opportunities, set priorities, and craft a clear roadmap that supports artists, fosters innovation, and strengthens Elk Grove’s creative economy. 📆 Deadline: October 23rd at 4PM 📌 For full details & submission instructions visit: https://lnkd.in/gX6Psnwu This is an exciting opportunity to leave a lasting impact on Elk Grove by helping us tell our story, support creative talent, and grow a thriving cultural landscape.

We're #hiring a new Supervising Construction Inspector in Elk Grove, California. Apply today or share this post with your network.

New Episode Alert 🔊 From high school pride at the Elk Grove Homecoming Parade to sustainable shopping fun at Thriftathon, this week’s Elk Grove CityCast has plenty to celebrate. We’ll share the fascinating history of a landmark building on Historic Main Street, explore how you can help shape the district’s future, and highlight important reminders for Pedestrian Safety Month. Plus, learn how Elk Grove is marking its 25th Anniversary with a greener tomorrow by planting 25 new trees along Laguna Creek. Don’t miss an update—sign up to receive the City’s weekly email in your inbox every Monday at elkgrove.gov. Rate, review and subscribe to the Elk Grove CityCast to get more information about the people, programs, and services shaping the City. You can find the Elk Grove CityCast anywhere you get your podcasts or listen online at elkgrove.gov/podcast.

We want your input!  Join us for the final meeting regarding conceptual design of Elk Grove’s future homeless shelter.  This in-person meeting will focus on visioning. The project team will share early design ideas and mood boards inspired by community feedback gathered so far. You’ll have the opportunity to react to the concepts, share your thoughts, and help shape the direction moving forward.  This is still a conceptual phase—not a discussion about shelter location. Your input continues to guide how the shelter will look, feel, and function as part of the community. Later this fall, we’ll be seeking your input on potential shelter sites through community engagement opportunities.  Date and Location: This meeting will be held at District56 (8230 Civic Center Dr. #100) on September 17th from 5:30pm-7:00pm.  To learn more about the project and see details for all three meetings, visit https://lnkd.in/gCuq77NG.  Together, we can design a shelter that is welcoming, thoughtful, and grounded in the values of Elk Grove.  

Workdays can be long. Dinner shouldn’t be. 🍴 This Thursday, treat yourself at Global Feast Fest at District56. With 20+ food trucks serving authentic dishes from around the world and live music from DJ Kandia, it’s the perfect way to close out your workday and kick off Friday-eve. Bring colleagues, family, or friends and enjoy great food, good company, and a celebration of Elk Grove’s diversity. Best part? Entry is free. Thursday, Sept. 18 | 4-8 p.m. | District56

September in Elk Grove is bustling with celebrations, community input, and opportunities to get involved. In the latest episode of the Elk Grove CityCast, we’re looking ahead to Dancing the Globe at District56, a vibrant showcase of cultural performances for Diversity Awareness Month. Learn how you can shape the future through service on the Disability Advisory Committee, upcoming conversations on the City’s future homeless shelter, and a reimagining of Historic Main Street. Plus—tips to avoid costly fence mistakes, details on contests tied to the Giant Pumpkin Festival, and how to share your best Elk Grove photos in the City’s 25th Anniversary Photo Contest. Rate, review and subscribe to the Elk Grove CityCast to get more information about the people, programs, and services shaping the City. You can find the Elk Grove CityCast anywhere you get your podcasts or listen online at elkgrove.gov/podcast.