City News: Your Weekly Update
Week of May 21, 2018
News & Updates
New Voting Procedures
Sacramento County is one of five counties in California to implement the Voter’s Choice Act, expanding voting opportunities for all residents. Beginning with the June 2018 Primary Election, all registered voters will receive a ballot in the mail, and Vote Centers will be offered in place of traditional polling places. The Sacramento County Department of Voter Registration and Elections outlines the voting process in three simple steps:

  1. All voters were mailed a ballot 29 days before Election Day (June 5). Look for your pink envelope.
  2. Mark your ballot and sign your envelope. Voters with disabilities can download their ballot at home using the new Accessible Vote by Mail system.
  3. Return your marked ballot in the mail or in person at any Vote Center or Ballot Drop Box. Vote Centers are replacing polling places, and:
  • Open beginning 10 days before Election Day
  • Allow you to decide which Vote Center to use

For additional information about voting in Sacramento County, visit the Department of Voter Registration and Elections website at Elections.SacCounty.net.
Evening Light Rail Service Coming Soon to Folsom
Beginning on Sunday, June 17, the Sacramento Regional Transit District (SacRT) Gold Line will expand evening service hours and provide 30-minute service to the Historic Folsom Station.

  • Last train will depart Folsom at 11:30 p.m. and arrive in downtown Sacramento after midnight
  • Stations impacted: Hazel, Iron Point, Glenn and Historic Folsom
  • Service will continue until 11:30 p.m., Monday through Saturday, and 9:30 p.m. on Sunday

On Thursday, June 14 at 5 p.m., SacRT and friends will gather at the Historic Folsom Station for a brief ceremony, followed by “Summer Stroll on Sutter,” a street festival hosted by the Folsom Chamber and the Folsom Historic District Merchants Association.

Annual Water Quality Report Available
As in years past, Folsom’s tap water meets all State of California and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency drinking water health standards. The City makes every effort to safeguard its water supply and once again reports that Folsom’s system meets and exceeds every water quality standard. Residents can view the annual water quality report, the Consumer Confidence Report, at folsom.ca.us/ccr.

Lake Natoma Trail Gap Closure Project
The Leidesdorff Street trail connection to the Lake Natoma Trail/American River Parkway will be closed until the end of June due to the Lake Natoma Trail Gap Closure Project. The project limits are along the north side of Leidesdorff Street and Riley Street extending from Reading Street to Scott Street. This project will create the first Class IV bike trail in the City, for exclusive use by cyclists. A separate parallel sidewalk will also be constructed for pedestrians. The bikeway will be 12-feet wide. This project fills the gap in the Lake Natoma Trail, providing for a continuous path around Lake Natoma, with connections to the Johnny Cash, Folsom Lake and American River Parkway trails. The project is expected to be completed by the end of September 2018.

Featured Events
National Public Works Week
The Folsom City Council in conjunction with the American Public Works Association (APWA) proclaimed "National Public Works Week" will be observed May 20 to May 26, 2018. Watch the “We Are Folsom Public Works” video to learn about what our Public Works Department accomplishes day in and day out.
Click It or Ticket Campaign Starts May 21
The Folsom Police Department is reminding motorists to Click It or Ticket. The national seat belt campaign will take place May 21 through June 3, concurrent with the busy travel season. The Folsom Police Department will deploy additional officers during the two-week campaign on special traffic patrols specifically to stop and ticket both drivers and passengers for failing to use the vehicle’s safety belt restraints. This will also include drivers who fail to secure children in the proper child restraint seats. The enforcement effort is funded by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, and remember - Report Drunk Drivers - call 911.

Senior Workshop Tuesday
The Folsom Senior Center hosts “Social Security: How to Pay Less or Nothing in Taxes,” from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 22. The free workshop for ages 50+ is presented by Bill Corley, a certified financial planner and provides information about minimizing or eliminating taxes on Social Security benefits. Reserve your seat by calling 916-461-6601; the workshop is held at the Folsom Senior Center, 48 Natoma Street.
Folsom Public Library Book-to-Action Series Presentation
Kaiser Permanente presents Nature and Health, Friday, May 25 at 10 a.m. in the Folsom Public Library meeting room as part of the Book-to-Action program. Kaiser Permanente diet and wellness specialists delve deep into the health benefits of time spent outside, along with tips that will have you and your family embracing a healthier lifestyle.

Have you considered a career in local government? The City is currently accepting applications for: Building Plan Checker II, Police Administrative Tech, Police Officers, Principal Planner, Senior Civil Engineer and more. Visit governmentjobs.com/careers/folsom to explore opportunities.
Join the CAVE Teen Center Team
Folsom Parks and Recreation's CAVE Teen Center program is currently hiring part-time staff for the summer and school year. The CAVE program provides supervised recreational activities for 6th through 8th grade children after school and in a summer camp setting. For more information, contact Matt Zimmerling at 916-461-6619 or mzimmerling@folsom.ca.us.

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Meetings
City Council Meeting ( Agenda )
May 22 | 6:30 p.m.

Traffic Safety Committee
Mary 24 | 4:00 p.m.
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Contact the City of Folsom's Communication Manager
Christine Brainerd · cbrainerd@folsom.ca.us · 916-461-6013 (office)

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