Ground Broken!

On a cold Saturday in January, revitalization efforts on Sutter Street have officially been started. Mayor Starsky and the rest of city council were on hand for the event. FolsomLocalNews was on hand to take pictures.

State of the City "Sound"

2009 was a wild year, but the good news is that Folsom is in decent shape, financially. Unemployment is at 5.7%, while neighbors like Rancho Cordova are as high as 14.2. The mayor is concerned about the state budget’s impact on local city levels, as 2010 doesn’t look to be much better from the public sector.

Starsky Elected Mayor

Jeff Starsky was elected Mayor at Tuesday’s city council meeting, with Andy Morin serving as vice-mayor. Already at work, Starsky was on hand to help emcee the Palladio 16 Sneak Preview tonight. Starsky was previously mayor in 2002.

Miklos Voted in as Mayor

Steve Miklos will serve his eight term as mayor of Folsom; last night he and Jeff Starsky were elected mayor and vice-mayor, respectively. New City Council member Ernie Sheldon was also sworn in, as well as Starsky, who was recently re-elected.
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Questions For Council Candidates

In November, two spots to open on the Folsom City Council, Mayor Eric King retiring and Jeff Starksy seeking re-election. Candidates are incumbent Jeff Starsky, John Arnaz, Michael Gordon, Ernie Sheldon, and Rosemary Younts. Folsom Local News To Question Council Candidates and you can ask questions too.
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Mayor King Stepping Down

Folsom Mayor Eric King, serving Folsom City Council since 2000, will not be seeking re-election. This opens up a seat on the city council. Jeff Starsky is the inly incumbent seeing re-election in November.
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Eyes On Ohio

As the presidential election looks as it is hinging upon the state of Ohio, Sacramento County is watching local races. Several bond measures appear to be passing, and Barbara Boxer appears to have won senator. Initial reports are favoring the re-election of Jeff Starsky and Eric King to City Council.

* KCRA follows city council elections

It’s Decision Time

If you haven’t put much thought in to who you will vote for come city council election time, it is time to start thinking. 8 candidates will be running for 2 seats, filled by incumbents Eric King and Jeff Starsky. We fill you in on all the candidates in our Non-Partisan Voter Guide.

* Bee Article

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Eight in the Race

Eight people, including 2 incumbents, plan on running for city council this November. Jeff Starsky and Eric King’s council seats are up for re-election, and 6 challengers (Ronald Carter, Robert Giacometti, Michael Gordon, Jim Karnis, Alfredo Manfredi, and Doug Udell) are hoping to take their seats. Details in the Bee

Coming Soon: MyFolsom.Com 2004 Voter Guide

New Water Meters Causing a Stir

The Folsom City Council has given the green light on putting an initiative on November’s ballot over water meters. The center of the controversy is how much will residents pay – misleading wording and accusations of not being impartial are what have a few residents miffed. Mayor Starsky claims it is “impartial and fair”. More details are in the Sacramento Bee.