Government of Sacramento, California

The Government of Sacramento operates as a charter city under the Charter of the City of Sacramento. This means it has its own special rules instead of following general state rules. The government is made up of the Sacramento City Council with 8 districts and the Mayor of Sacramento. They work together with a city manager to run the city.

There are many important departments and leaders who help the city run smoothly. These include the Sacramento Police Department (SPD) for safety, the Sacramento Fire Department (SFD) for fires, and other groups like Community Development, City Clerk, City Attorney, and City Treasurer.

Since 2024, the mayor has been Kevin McCarty. The current councilors are Lisa Kaplan, Roger Dickinson, Karina Talamantes, Phil Pluckebaum, Caity Maple, Eric Guerra, Rick Jennings II, and Mai Vang. Together, they make decisions to help Sacramento stay a great place to live.

Organization

The Mayor of Sacramento leads the city. Voters choose the mayor for a four-year term. The mayor works with the Sacramento City Council. The council has eight members, each representing a different area of the city. Each council member serves for four years.

The city has several groups that help it run. The Sacramento Police Department keeps the city safe. The Sacramento Fire Department handles fire protection and emergency medical services. There is also a Community Development Department that manages building permits, property reviews, and plans for the city's future.

Law

See also: Law of California

The Charter of the City of Sacramento is the main rule book for how Sacramento works. It gives the power to make rules to the City Council. The Council uses this power to create the Sacramento City Code. This is a list of important rules and laws. If someone breaks these rules, it can be a small crime, unless the rule says it is something even smaller.

Other governments

California

Further information: Government of California

The Sacramento County Superior Court covers all of Sacramento County. It is part of California's court system. Before, the county took care of the courthouses. Sometimes this caused trouble because state judges had to ask the county for improvements. Now, the state government manages the courthouses. This lets judges handle them directly. The county still helps with safety under an agreement with the state.

Sacramento County

Main article: Government of Sacramento County

Sacramento is in Sacramento County. The county's government provides many key services for the area. These include elections, police work, and public health. It is led by a five-member Board of Supervisors. There are also elected leaders such as the Sheriff. Many departments help the community. The county follows the rules in the California Constitution and California law.