City of West Sacramento

The City of West Sacramento and the West Sacramento Fire Department (WSFD) celebrated the restoration of Engine 45 with a traditional Push In ceremony on Thursday, December 5. Brought back into rotation through voter passage of tax Measure O, firefighters, police, community supporters and members of the City Council pushed the engine into the apparatus Bay at Station 45. Engine 45 has been out of service since 2012 due to lack of funding for appropriate staffing and equipment, despite increased demand for fire services. Since 2008, there has been a 70 percent increase in the number of calls overall including medical emergencies, and a 130 percent increase in calls strictly for fires. With Measure O funding, WSFD is now able to restore Engine 45 and create nine additional firefighter positions, improving citywide fire response times. “We are thrilled to have funding for resources to properly staff Engine 45,” said WSFD Chief Steve Binns. “Another engine and increased staffing will allow our department to properly service our city’s expanding needs. A total of five engines and one ladder truck will now service West Sacramento’s growing population.” Within minutes of the Push In ceremony, Engine 45 roared off on its first call!   Measure O, placed on the ballot by the City Council and approved by voters in November, will provide funding support for essential city services such as public safety, road rehabilitation projects, parks and trail maintenance and homelessness response.

We are saddened to share the news that longtime West Sacramento City Manager Joe Goeden passed away over the weekend at his West Sacramento home. He was 75. Mr. Goeden served as City Manager from 1989 to 2002 and is credited with guiding the City through the early stages of growth following incorporation. Mr. Goeden played a key role in many city milestones, including development of the Civic Center complex on West Capitol Avenue, and construction of City Hall and the Community Center. He also helped secure the relocation of the River Cats to West Sacramento and construction of Raley Field. Goeden is remembered as a soft spoken, attentive, and intelligent leader who constantly challenged staff to push towards making West Sacramento a regional leader in good governance and the community's quality of life. Private services are pending.

Tower Bridge Gateway, which runs between Jefferson Blvd, past Sutter Health Park to the Tower Bridge is now officially Calbaldon Parkway. The City celebrated the renaming with a street sign unveiling to honor former Mayor Christopher Cabaldon's leadership, which spans 22 years. Mr. Cabaldon was first elected to the West Sacramento City Council in 1996 and served as Mayor from 1998-2020. Congratulations!

This happened! Built mostly during the pandemic, our new City Hall Annex is now home to the City of West Sacramento's Economic Development and Housing Department. We celebrated with an open house on Tuesday, 10/29/24! Great job by our Capital Projects team on completing this beautiful office space....which is located just down the street from City Hall.

Are you interested in a rewarding career located in a vibrant riverfront community? West Sacramento is centrally located in Northern California and recognized as a leader in the region and a growing center of commerce and development. The West Sacramento Parks and Recreation Department consists of four separate functions: a Parks Division, Recreation Division, Early Learning Services and Tree Program. This is an excellent opportunity to work with a dynamic and innovative team that is committed to the Department mission of “Parks Make Life Better”.

  Happy #CityHallSelfie Day! This year, we tried a little something different by using a 360 degree camera.   This annual event brings together our staff and gives you a different “view” of what goes on at West Sacramento City Hall! ELGL: Engaging Local Government Leaders

Well done team! Great project!

The City of West Sacramento has just released an RFP for equity business applicants in the retail cannabis industry. Whether you're aiming for a storefront or delivery-only operation, this is your chance to join the Equity Cannabis License program. Proposals are due by September 16th. For more information, please visit https://lnkd.in/gNzc8vsi

The Administrative Analyst I/II/Senior position in the City Manager’s Office will provide general administrative support/project management for the Flood Division and the West Sacramento Area Flood Control Agency (WSAFCA), including support for and reporting at WSAFCA Board meetings, grant tracking and reporting, and federal project cost-share tracking and reporting. WSAFCA is managed by the Flood Division of the City Manager’s Office with the primary objective of rehabilitating the levee system that protects the City of West Sacramento. The position reports to the Flood General Manager/WSAFCA General Manager and requires strong analytical skills, record keeping skills, and written and verbal communication skills. Preference will be given to candidates with two or more years of progressively responsible experience in the public or private sector performing technical and professional duties, have knowledge and experience with fund accounting, budget development/management, grant management and reporting and be well versed with Microsoft Excel. The ideal candidate should be a self-motivated, detail-oriented professional with good communication skills, both verbally and in writing, work well in a team environment, be able to manage a wide variety of tasks, and provide excellent and timely customer service to internal and external customers. https://lnkd.in/g4sFX5aK

The City of West Sacramento is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Police Lieutenant. Ideal candidates will have a strong commitment to community policing, demonstrate leadership skills, and have experience in managing and coordinating the work of sworn and civilian personnel in a law enforcement agency. Candidates with a strong track record in fostering positive relationships with the community, local organizations, and fellow team members are highly preferred. Here in West Sacramento, we understand the value of our employees and offer a competitive annual base salary ranging from $143,000 to $174,000 depending on experience. But that's not all. Our generous benefits package is designed to support you in your career and beyond. This includes career enhancement and wellness reimbursements up to $1,000 annually, up to 15% education incentives and post certification, a 3% contribution to a 401a, and up to $2,377 a month for family medical, dental, and vision insurance, and a one time lump sum bonus of $4000 on 12/1/2024. And let's not forget - your previous sworn years of service will count towards your vacation accrual rate and contribution amount to your retiree health savings account. We're excited to meet potential candidates who share our vision for a safer, more inclusive West Sacramento. Monthly Amount Displayed Includes The Following: Base pay: $14,496 top step Education Incentive: 10% (5% for a Bachelor's Degree and 5% for a Masters Degree for a total of 10%) POST Certificates: 5% (5% for POST Management Certificate plus completion a professional development course that is pre-approved by the Police Chief) 401a city contribution, no match required - 3% Career Enhancement/Wellness Reimbursement - $1000 Annually Eligible for an additional 5% bilingual incentive (not included in total displayed amount An official City of West Sacramento application form must be filled out, in its entirety. It is the applicant's responsibility to explain his/her qualifications fully and clearly. In addition, applicants will need to submit a resume and a copy of the required certificates, and complete the supplemental questionnaire. Incomplete information on the application and/or resume, supplemental questionnaire, may be cause for disqualification from the examination process. Application packages will be screened for qualifications. Top screened qualified applicants will be invited to participate in an Assessment Center, tentatively scheduled for July 10, 2024. The results of the Assessment Center will determine the applicant's placement on the eligibility list. The top candidates successfully passing each phase of the examination process will be forwarded to the Department for further departmental consideration the week of July 15, 2024. https://lnkd.in/dfFU8gTX