Sacramento County

Sacramento County

Government Administration

Sacramento, California 19,922 followers

Providing services to 1.4 million residents; learn how Sacramento County helps make our community a great place to live.

About us

Sacramento County has been named amongst the top 10 “Best Areas to Live, Work, and Play” by Kiplinger, who determined the top ten based on economy, cost of living, and availability of recreational activities. The County has also won numerous awards including: Top U.S. Digital County (Rank 4) Gold Award of Excellence - Solid Waste Association of North America Aviation Project of the Year Award Clean Air Award Green Leadership Award, “Project of the Year” to Sacramento International Airport’s Terminal B The County encompasses approximately 994 square miles in the middle of the 400-mile long Central Valley, which is California's prime agricultural region. The state Capitol is located within the County. The County is west of the Sierra Nevada Mountains and east of San Francisco Bay. The County has seven incorporated cities: Sacramento (County Seat), Elk Grove, Citrus Heights, Rancho Cordova, Folsom, Galt, and Isleton. The County is governed by a five-member Board of Supervisors. Each is elected from one of the five supervisorial districts of the County for a four year term. Other elected officials include the Assessor, District Attorney and Sheriff. The County Executive runs the day to day operations of the County. The County's budget is $3.5 billion. The County is committed to attracting, developing, motivating, and retaining a diverse workforce of high quality professionals. The County of Sacramento is an equal opportunity employer.

Industry
Government Administration
Company size
10,001+ employees
Headquarters
Sacramento, California
Type
Government Agency
Specialties
Agriculture Commissioner, Airports, Animal Care, Coroner, Economic Development, Elections, Health Services, Intergovernmental Relations, Law Enforcement, Parks, Planning, Protective Services, Public Finance, Social Services, Transportation, Waste Management, and Water

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    The Sacramento County-Office of Economic Development's Business Environmental Resource Center (BERC) held its 2024 Sustainable Business Awards on Thursday, September 26 with the goal of highlighting eight County businesses that are taking the mission to make small changes that will lead to BIG environmentally sustainable impacts. Each day, we will share a different honoree on social media, here is honoree number 3. We’re thrilled to celebrate Stanford Settlement Neighborhood Center for winning the 2024 Sustainable Business Award for SMUD Clean Power City: Sustainable Building! Stanford Settlement Neighborhood Center, an organization serving seniors and youth in Sacramento County, has made strides towards a greener future as part of their programs and facility. Collaborating with SMUD, this organization has been able to upgrade their ninety-year-old building by installing energy efficient windows, new HVAC systems, electric water heaters, two electric vehicles and charging stations. Stanford Settlement has demonstrated their commitment to environmental sustainability, and through the resources provided by SMUD, and saving money by going electric, can reallocate their funds back to the community they serve. Furthermore, these facility enhancements serve as an education platform for the community, offering seniors and families exposure to innovative sustainable technology.

  • View organization page for Sacramento County, graphic

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    The Sacramento County-Office of Economic Development's Business Environmental Resource Center (BERC) held its 2024 Sustainable Business Awards on Thursday, September 26 with the goal of highlighting eight County businesses that are taking the mission to make small changes that will lead to BIG environmentally sustainable impacts. Each day, we will share a different honoree on social media, here is honoree number 2. The first ever award winner in the revitalized Green Design category of the Sustainable Business Awards, ReImagine Mack Road Foundation Community Center stands as a cornerstone in the Mack Road neighborhood. Their programs provide youth support through after-school activities such as homework assistance, music studio sessions, bicycle workshops and other recreational pursuits. In addition, programs for adults are available such as workforce education. In the spirit of the Green Design Award, this center significantly contributes to the improvement and empowerment of the Mack Road community by implementing community driven initiatives. Through support from various organizations including SMUD, Sacramento Tree Foundation, the Sacramento Kings, the Reimagine Mack Road Community Center has upgraded their facility, indoor and outdoor lighting, and added a fully LED lit basketball court.

  • View organization page for Sacramento County, graphic

    19,922 followers

    The Sacramento County-Office of Economic Development's Business Environmental Resource Center (BERC) held its 2024 Sustainable Business Awards on Thursday, September 26 with the goal of highlighting eight County businesses that are taking the mission to make small changes that will lead to BIG environmentally sustainable impacts. Each day, we will share a different honoree on social media, here is honoree number 1. We’re thrilled to celebrate Meristem for winning the 2024 Sustainable Business Award for Water Conservation! Meristem, a unique program dedicated to preparing neurodiverse young adults for a life of greater independence and fulfillment. Located on a 14-acre campus in Fair Oaks, Meristem weaves environmental sustainability into their campus practices. Students learn sustainability in every aspect of their curriculum at Meristem. The 3-acre campus garden and natural landscape provides opportunities for students to practice water conservation, protection, plant zoning and gain an appreciation for the delicate balance of natural resource allocation. Everything from culinary classes to woodworking with fallen branches on campus, each course is crafted to teach regenerative economy.

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Sacramento County 1 total round

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Debt financing

US$ 35.0M

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