Do you have an interest and history of community involvement in parks and community enrichment? If yes, we need your perspective at City Hall!

Here are some important items on today’s City Council agenda. Budget discussions will continue tonight as well. If you have any questions or concerns, please email my office at [email protected] or call (916) 808-7005!

Join us for the CalKIDS Enrollment and Resource Fair to get help claiming scholarships for eligible students and connect with valuable community resources for the whole family. Support available in English, Spanish, Dari, Farsi, Hindi, Hmong, Pashto, Punjabi, Russian, Ukrainian, and Vietnamese.

Swipe to learn more about Sacramento's transit system! 🚌 🤗 RSVP here for "Lets Talk Transit": sacd5.com/coffeewithcaity

Code, Create, Compose! At Above the STEM Camp, your young scholar will enjoy a week-long adventure with hands-on coding, pro-athlete visits, and a trip to the Museum of Science and Curiosity. You don't want to miss out. 🤩 Email [email protected] to sign-up!

Stop by City Hall or tune into the meeting through the link in my bio to watch some of these exciting items being discussed by the City Council today. If you have questions or concerns, you can contact my office by emailing [email protected] or calling (916) 808-7005.

Join us for our second block party of the year on May 23rd! In collaboration with the office of Councilmember Mai Vang and ReImagine Mack Road.

A Joint Powers Authority would bring the City, County, and regional partners together to coordinate decisions, align funding, and deliver real results on homelessness. No more silos. No more passing the buck. It’s time for coordinated action!

Meet our new Animal Wellbeing Commissioner, Brenda Contreras! Brenda has cared for animals from an early age, including dogs, roosters, rabbits, turtles, and lizards. We're thrilled to have her join the Animal Wellbeing commission as a representative of the District 5 community. Welcome Brenda!

Here are ten important items on today's City Council meeting agendas. As always, if you have any questions, please contact my office at (916)808-7005 or email [email protected].

**PLEASE NOTE NEW TIME** Join me and SacRT for another Coffee with Caity as we chat about regional transit, hear your ideas, and connect with neighbors. RSVP through the link in my bio or at sacd5.com/coffeewithcaity. Thursday, May 14, 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM Broadway Coffee Company, 3200 Broadway

Thank you @caitymapled5.bsky.social for signing our petition to adopt #RankedChoiceVoting for Sacramento city council elections! Our petition will allow voters to choose whether to adopt Ranked Choice Voting for future elections in Sacramento! #Sacramento #RCV

Meet our new District 5 Police Review Commissioner, Ulises Villegas, a passionate and civically-engaged Oak Park resident. Welcome, Ulises!

Meet our new District 5 Youth Commissioner, Owen Naqica, who will proudly be a voice for Sacramento youth here at City Hall. Welcome, Owen!

Today, the City will be appointing new commissioners and discussing two exciting transit and housing strategies! If you have any questions or concerns, you can always contact my office at (916) 808-7005 or email [email protected].

Looking for a job and fashionable clothes to match? 💕 Join us for Wardrobe for Change! This event includes employers who are hiring on the spot, activities for children, and clothing of all sizes and accessories for all those who would like to add to their wardrobe. 🫶

Celebrate Earth Day with La Familia at the Maple Center this Saturday! Bring family and friends out for a day of tree planting, environmental awareness, and a special musical performance. 🌳🌎

Join the City of Sacramento for a citywide Earth Day celebration! 🌎✨ Grab your friends and family and help clean up Sacramento’s parks and waterways. Multiple locations across the city make it easy to get involved right in your neighborhood. Sign up and learn more at cityofsacramento.gov/earthday.

Looking for a summer job?☀️🌳 Calling all community members 21+ who are passionate about taking care of our parks and community spaces! Work includes general weeding, trimming, along with the facilitation of skill building activities/trainings with youth. Click the link in my bio to apply! 😊

Come out to the Oak Park Family Wellness Celebration on Saturday, April 18th, from 10 AM to 2 PM. We love to support in-district events like these that provide free resources to all our neighbors, whether insured or uninsured.

Today, we'll be going over design standards for ADUs on historic properties, hollow sidewalk repairs, an EIFD for District 2, and the Housing Element Annual Progress Report. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact my office. Call (916) 808-7005 or email [email protected].

Say hello to our small but mighty District 5 team 🍼🧸 We may look like lil cuties here but, rest assured, you're in safe hands!

Join us at Aggie Square for the D5 Arts Summit and connect with local creatives while hearing from leaders in the arts about the creative economy and professional development. We are hosting an incredible panel featuring Jaya King, Shira Lane, and Jason Jong, moderated by Dino Love.

Expect fun activities for the whole family (I heard we've got a slime table), a free BBQ lunch, a pet adoption booth, and so much more. We'll be setting up our party in the shade structures like last year! RSVP at sacd5.com/blockparty 🌳🐞🌭

I loved being part of this panel at Region Business' Annual Policy Retreat last week! I left feeling inspired by the ideas and shared commitment to building a more compassionate and coordinated future for our region.

Had such a fun and energizing time speaking at UC Davis Law School earlier this month! It was an honor to join former Mayor Darrell Steinberg and a group of thoughtful panelists to talk about policy and community engagement. 💬✨

We have a large budget deficit to close, and there are many ways City Council could choose to balance the budget. We have some difficult choices ahead. But I remain committed to looking at every option we have while minimizing the impact on our most vulnerable communities.

Connect with fellow creatives, enjoy food and music, and hear from local leaders about Sacramento’s creative economy, professional development, and opportunities for artists to grow their work in our city. RSVP at sacd5.com/artsummit.

We’re hiring! Our District 5 team is looking for a passionate, community focused leader to join our office as District Director. If interested, send your resume and cover letter to Chief of Staff Katie Hanzlik at [email protected].

With a mission to support students who strive to attain higher education, the Stockton Boulevard Community Development Corporation is awarding the Lauren Hammond Memorial Fund Scholarship! Applications are now open. forms.gle/JwAgvVw2rDRM...

Happy Tuesday! Here are some important items that will be in today's 2 PM City Council meeting. As always, if you have any questions or concerns, please contact my office. Call (916) 808-7005 or email [email protected].

I’m deeply saddened to learn of the death of Chief Warrant Officer 3 Robert M. Marzan of Sacramento, who was killed in the attack in Kuwait. My heart is with his family, loved ones, and fellow service members during this incredibly difficult time. Our community mourns this loss.

This project is a part of the CIty's Vision Zero plan to eliminate preventable traffic crashes, making our busiest streets safer for pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers alike. You can find more information through the link in my bio.

TOMORROW- The first Fruitridge Road Safety and Mobility Plan community workshop is happening 5:30-7:00 PM, at Sacramento New Technology High School. Stop by whether you're a community member or business owner. Go to bit.ly/FruitridgeSafetyMobility to learn more and sign up for updates.

Today at City Council, we'll be having our first work session on the City's 2026-2027 budget!

After more than 5 years of relentless efforts, Planting Justice and Three Sisters Gardens have begun the process of transforming the former City Tree Nursery into a farm. Come celebrate with us!

Last week, we celebrated the groundbreaking of the Donner Field Senior Apartments coming to Oak Park! Many longtime neighbors have expressed concerns about rising costs, but this project is a great step toward making sure our community remains a place where our seniors can stay and thrive.

Here are some interesting things we're discussing at City Council today. If you have any questions or concerns, let's get in touch! Email [email protected] or call (916) 808-7005. I am also having a Coffee with Caity event this Wednesday if you'd like to ask your questions in person!

My answer for why Sacramento is so different on housing than any other city in California almost sounds sarcastic: Because it wants to be. But it's true — to end a housing crisis, the most important ingredient is political will. housesac.substack.com/p/to-end-a-h...

THIS WEDNESDAY- Join us for an afternoon snack at Superior Donuts where you can meet me and my team! We'd love to connect with you about what's going on in your neighborhood. RSVP at sacd5.com/coffeewithcaity. Free coffee and donuts included ☕️🍩✨.

Would you like to know more about the City's budget and priorities for the year? Bring your questions to our upcoming Town Hall at Oak Park Community Center, where you can hear from me as well as staff from the City's Budget Division. Sign up at sacd5.com/townhall to join!

Happy Lunar New Year from Team Caity! Wishing you prosperity and good fortune in the New Year.

Wishing everyone observing Ramadan a peaceful and meaningful month. Ramadan Kareem 🌙

Honored to join leaders at the 2026 CAAPS Legislative Reception 🤝 CAAPS does incredible work providing leadership development, and connecting students and young professionals with opportunities across the region.

The District 5 office has two commissioner vacancies! We are looking for a new Animal Wellbeing Commissioner and a Community Police Review Commissioner. If you are a resident of District 5 and you would be interested in joining these commissions, please go to sacd5.com/commissioner to apply.

Here are some exciting items that will be discussed in today's 2 PM and 5 PM City Council meetings. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact my office by phone (916) 808-8551 or email at [email protected].

As Chair of the Law and Legislation Committee, I was proud to present a proposal this morning authored by Councilmembers Mai Vang, Karina Talamantes, and Eric Guerra regarding immigration enforcement activity in our city.

From Feb. 12 through Feb. 14, Front Street Animal Shelter is inviting the community to take an adoptable shelter dog out for a Valentine’s date during a special Doggie Day Out event. 🦮💕 Those interested must pre-register on Front Street Animal Shelter’s website. You can find the link in my bio!

Go to internetforallnow.org to find out if you qualify!

Grateful to stand shoulder to shoulder with volunteers, outreach workers, people with lived experience, and local leaders to make sure our unhoused neighbors are included in the decisions that affect them.