Sacramento’s 2024 mayoral candidates

“The room where it happens,” as Aaron Burr would say. | Photo via City of Sacramento by Carlos Eliason

Following the recent announcement that Darrell Steinberg will not seek a third term as Sacramento’s mayor, a string of candidates have already begun throwing their names into the ring for the 2024 election.

Here’s everyone who has formally announced their mayoral candidacy so far:

Dr. Flo Cofer
Dr. Cofer is a public health official who has worked for the California Department of Public Health, UC San Francisco, and currently works as the Senior Director of Policy at the nonprofit Public Health Advocates. She has also served as a four-term chair of the city’s Measure U Committee.

Maggy Krell
Krell is a former Deputy Attorney General and won the City of Refuge “Hero Award” for her work with sex trafficking survivors. She also served as chief legal counsel for Planned Parenthood and is on the board of the Sacramento Boys & Girls Club.

Asm. Kevin McCarty
McCarty has represented Sacramento in the State Assembly for nearly a decade and served on the Sacramento City Council from 2004 to 2014. During his time in the legislature, he was Chairman of the Assembly’s Budget Subcommittee on Education Finance. He also helped create Sacramento’s Little Saigon district.

Events

Monday, May 29

Veterans’ Memorial Day Car Show | Monday, May 29 | 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | California Automobile Museum, 2200 Front St., Sacramento | $40 | Show off your whip, or roll by just to check out some sweet rides.
“The Lady Demands Satisfaction” | Monday, May 29 | 7-9 p.m. | Davis Community Church Lawn, 412 C St., Davis | Free | See this local production, which bills itself as a “sword-slinging, family-friendly, queer-down-to-our-toes feminist farce.”

Tuesday, May 30

Johnny Taylor’s Storytelling Grad Show | Tuesday, May 30 | 8 p.m. | Punch Line, 2100 Arden Way, Ste. 225, Sacramento | $15.25-$22.25 | Check out the latest show from this local comic, podcaster, and Hard Times writer.

Wednesday, May 31

Curren$y | Wednesday, May 31 | 8:30 p.m. | Harlow’s, 2708 J St., Sacramento | $35-$70 | The New Orleans rapper brings his “Jet Life” stylings to the City of Trees.

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News Notes

Today Is

Memorial Day, honoring U.S. military personnel who died in the line of duty. It is a federal holiday, meaning civic offices, most state offices, banks, and public libraries will be closed. Observe the day at the Sacramento Memorial Auditorium with a free community-wide event.

Plan Ahead

On Tuesday, June 6, the Center for Sacramento History is holding a celebration for Linda Birner — founder of one of the city’s first LGBT newspapers. Linda will be the guest of honor at the free event taking place at the Clunie Community Center. Attendees must register in advance. (Sacramento City Express)

Open

Locally owned Thai restaurant Gai ‘N Rice has opened a second location in Elk Grove at 2475 Elk Grove Blvd. The Freeport Boulevard location remains closed following a kitchen fire that occurred in October. (ABC 10)

Feel Good

Children at Sutter Medical Center were delightfully surprised with a gaggle of furry visitors last week. Employees from SeaWorld San Diego brought a sloth, skunk, kangaroo, and other animals to meet the kids and help teach them about wildlife conservation. (Sac Bee)

The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
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From the editor

Don’t forget — Memorial Day weekend means the city’s spray parks are officially open. They’re a fun and free way to stay cool as the days continue to warm up.

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