Government
Your Government
The City of Elk Grove operates under the Council/Manager form of government, a system that combines the policy leadership of elected officials in the form of a city council, with the managerial expertise of an appointed city manager.
Elk Grove is a general law city under California law. Five councilmembers are presently elected citywide (at-large) and serve four-year terms. Each Council member must reside within the district of the city that they oversee. The City Council selects the Mayor from among its members.
Beginning with the 2012 general municipal election, the office of the elective mayor will be decided by the voters, with the position elected citywide (at-large), having a residency requirement within the City limits, and will serve a two-year term. Four council residency districts will remain.
The City Council is the legislative body of Elk Grove. It has a broad range of municipal powers including the review and approval of an annual budget, establishing community goals and objectives, approving the City's general plan and proposed sphere of influence, reviewing and approving major projects and hearing community problems and concerns.
The City Manager is appointed by the Council and serves as the chief administrative officer of the organization. The City Manager is responsible for administration of City affairs, day-to-day operations, and implementation of Council policies.
The City Attorney, also appointed by the Council, advises and represents the City and Council in all legal affairs.
Government in Action
Council meetings begin at 6:00 p.m. on the first and third Wednesdays of each month. Council meetings can be seen on Cable Channel 14, or viewed online.
If there are issues that you wish to bring to the attention of the Mayor or the Councilmember representing the district in which you live, visit the City Council page to contact them. If you are unsure which Council district you reside in, check the map of Council districts.