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Of Service: The Good Work of People in Local Government
Mayor Paul Sandhu presents outgoing Vice Mayor Rich Lozano with a plaque of appreciation from the City of Galt and the City Council at the Tuesday, December 3 City Council meeting.
Your Newsletter for Friday, December 6, 2024
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The City of Galt congratulates outgoing Vice Mayor and City Council Member Rich Lozano on his 2024 election to the Cosumnes Community Services District, CCSD. Rich and his immediate family have an illustrious and generous history of public service to the citizens of Galt and Elk Grove.
While on our City Council, Rich was our liaison to the Sacramento Area Council of Governments, SACOG, serving on initiatives that importantly improved our roadways and transportation network. He represented our fire services management and needs to the Cosumnes Community Services District, where he now returns to serve. Rich was first elected to Galt City Council in 2018 and initially served as Vice Mayor in 2020. He was re-elected to City Council in 2022, again focusing his service on public safety. Rich now vacates his roles on the City Council immediately.
Rich worked for the Elk Grove Unified School District for more than 28 years where he retired as the Assistant Director of the Safety, Security, and Police Services Division. He worked for 23 years as a School Police Officer and Police Sergeant. Rich holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management and a California P.O.S.T. Intermediate Certificate. Rich has been awarded several professional awards for distinguished service and his role in critical incidents.
If you have ever attended our annual Community Holiday Dinner, you’ve likely had Rich serve you a warm plate of turkey, mashed potatoes, and dressing or have received a drink or dessert from him. He is an active member of the Galt Sunrise Rotary Club and an exemplary Galt resident who strongly believes in service to his friends and neighbors. He’s been active in years of holiday toy drives in Galt and Elk Grove, and with his wife Pam, coached numerous youth sports teams for many years.
We’re grateful for Rich’s service to Galt and are excited for his future contributions to the CCSD. Thank you, Rich and Pam for the generosity of your talents and time.
Our CCSD Board of Directors, L to R: Rich Lozano, Daniella Zehnder, Angela Spease, Peter Sakaris, Jim Luttrell
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SACOG, the Sacramento Area Council of Governments, has recently published an article that highlights our city's C Street Improvements Project. Take a moment to read the article, which focuses on the need for improvements to C Street, its importance to revitalizing businesses, and the connection that C Street enables for our residents, visitors, and businesses.
We anticipate the completion of C Street improvements in February 2025. The roadway will be open for two-way traffic by the end of December. To learn about the project and its advancement, visit the project website: www.CStreetProject.org.
The City of Galt received $2.5 million in Community Design funds from SACOG for this project.
About SACOG, the Sacramento Area Council of Governments: In partnership with its 28 member cities and counties, SACOG addresses complex challenges that are too big for any one jurisdiction to solve on its own. A dedicated staff of 60 operates under the guidance of a board of directors representing each city and county.
As the sole public agency representing every regional jurisdiction, SACOG fosters collaboration and progress for an equitable, sustainable, and prosperous future. SACOG's multifaceted support extends to local governments, addressing diverse issues such as transportation planning, funding assistance, airport planning, and housing affordability.
Renew Business Licenses Online
Attention Galt Businesses: Business licenses issued by the City of Galt will expire on December 31, 2024. Individual renewal notices have been sent to all businesses.
Business License telephone support hours are: Monday through Thursday, 8:00 am to 5:30 pm. If you have questions or need additional information, call 209-366-7150 or send an email to Finance@CityOfGalt.org.
Community Workshop: Thursday, December 12 at 6:30 pm
Did you attend the previous Community Workshop to share ideas on the future of our parks and open spaces in Galt? Did you complete the Community Survey to share your input? Whether you've participated or are new to the process, join us at the Littleton Community Center on Thursday, December 12 from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm to confirm the results of our Community Survey. Visit our Web page at this link to learn more.
Do you have a heart for public service? The City of Galt has many valuable volunteer opportunities on our committees and commissions. We’re accepting applications for the following openings, through January 2, 2025:
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Galt Beautification Committee: 3 positions; one with a term ending 2026 and two with terms ending 2028.
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Commission on Aging: 3 positions; one with a term ending 2026 and two with terms ending 2028.
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Galt Youth Commission: 4 positions; two with terms ending 2026 and two with terms ending 2028.
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Parks & Recreation Commission: 3 positions; one with a term ending 2026 and two with terms ending 2028.
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Planning Commission: 3 positions; one with a term ending 2026 and two with terms ending 2028.
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Public Safety Committee: 3 positions; one with a term ending 2026 and two with terms ending 2028.
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Sacramento-Yolo Mosquito & Vector Control District: 1 position with a term ending 2026
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Sacramento Environmental Commission: 1 position with a term ending June 2027
Serving in these organizations offers a valuable means of helping to shape, protect, and advance the quality of life in our City. Volunteer service on Galt committees and commissions increases practical knowledge of governance and leadership skills. Volunteer service to the City can help improve job-seeking efforts and applications to schools for trades and college. We invite you to learn more about the missions of our Galt committees and commissions so that you can find that right ‘spot’ for you to serve: Committee/Commission Vacancies.
To apply to serve on a committee or commission, click here for an application or call the City Clerk's Office at 209-366-7130, ext. 7.
Attend the next City Council Meeting on Tuesday, December 17 at 6 pm. This will be the last meeting of our Council for 2024. For more information, click this link.
Holidays Reminder: Sort Organics Properly
The holidays create lots of food waste. From office and school parties to gatherings with friends and family, it's a wonderful time of the year to celebrate and also a great time to sort organics correctly.
California law, Senate Bill 1383, requires that organic materials are kept out of landfills. All residents must separate organics from their garbage and put food scraps, food-soiled paper, and yard trimmings in the Organics cart (formerly the Green Waste cart) for weekly collection.
Keeping organics out of landfills reduces the creation of methane, a potent greenhouse gas, and extends landfill capacity. Properly sorted organics can be processed into beneficial mulch and compost, which help to make nutrient dense, water-retaining soil that's perfect for growing vegetables and fruits.
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What's acceptable in the green Organics cart?
• Yard Trimmings: leaves, grass, branches, and prunings (4” diameter or less), and clean
wood scraps. Put all yard trimmings loose into the Organics cart - no plastic bags!
• Food Scraps: Fruit and vegetables — peelings, pits, seeds, cores, stems, meat scraps that are cooked or uncooked, bones, shells, cheese, bread, cereal, pasta, eggshells, uneaten, spoiled food.
• Food-Soiled Paper: Used napkins, paper plates (non-coated), paper towels, coffee filters
and grounds, tea bags, paper bags and greasy pizza boxes.
These items are NEVER sorted into the green Organics cart: plastic bags, Styrofoam, take-out containers, utensils, coated paper, compostable cups/utensils, glass, metal, liquids, oil /grease and pet waste.
Thanks for your attention to these sorting guidelines that will help you make sense of recycling through the holiday season.
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District-Based Elections
The City of Galt is now in the process of transitioning to district-based elections for our City Council members. We provide background information at this dedicated web page.
The City of Galt commits to keeping all voters appraised of this process as we begin working with subject-matter experts in demographics, districting, and elections law who will guide our transition. At our first Public Hearing on Tuesday, November 19, we had an educational overview of the district-based election process.
We encourage residents to attend and get involved as we navigate this transition. There will be four more Public Hearings to educate the City Council and the public and to gather input from residents on the mapping process. Our next scheduled Public Hearing will be during the upcoming City Council meeting on Tuesday, December 17. We appreciate your attention to this and ongoing engagement as we head towards a new way of voting for elected representation in our City. Click on the FAQs button for more extensive information.
The City of Galt will host a Used Oil Filter Exchange on Saturday, December 7, 2024, from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm at O'Reilly Auto Parts.
For every oil filter recycled, you can receive a new one for free (limit 2). Not for use by commercial automotive or repair facilities.
City of Galt Recruitments
Interested in applying for a position with the City of Galt? Here are our open positions.
Click on the Careers button to learn more.
The City of Galt is pleased to share the newsletter for the Galt Joint Union Elementary School District. The December newsletter is available in English and Spanish, providing families with information on our schools, important dates, and events.
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Lighting of the Night Market, Events, and Parade 2024
Lighting of the Night is one of our City's most beloved annual events. It's a time to gather our whole community for an evening of bundled-up fun for all ages. This year, Lighting of the Night will feature the Saturday Holiday Market on the 4th Street Promenade, Our Season of Cheer at City Hall and the Littleton Center, and the Tree Lighting Ceremony at 6:15 pm. The LOTN Parade kicks off at 6:30 pm at the Marian O. Lawrence Library and concludes at the Chabolla Community Center. Make sure to get this event into your calendars and set your alerts for this wonderful community gathering. To view the modified parade route, click here.
Our Annual Holiday Market on 4th Street Promenade is an event that everyone eagerly anticipates. It's perfect for finding unique, one-of-a-kind, and special gifts for holiday giving. For more information, call 209-366-7115 or send an email to JGarcia@CityOfGalt.org.
  Join us next Saturday, December 7 for a family-fun filled evening with holiday magic. At City Hall, we can enjoy photos with Santa, Christmas Arts & Crafts, and the Tree Lighting Ceremony right before the start of our Annual Holiday Parade.
  Across the way at the Littleton Center, enjoy instrumental holiday music and choir performances of our Galt Joint Union Elementary Schools and McCaffrey Middle School. The McCaffrey Middle School Band will round out music for the evening with seasonal songs its been practicing during first half of the school year.
 Thank you to Cal-Waste Recovery Systems for sponsoring Photos with Santa from 4:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Stop by and capture a special moment with Mr. Kringle himself.
 Throughout the afternoon, make sure to warm up with a sweet serving of hot chocolate provided by Ramos Jewelers. Stay for our Tree Lighting ceremony and then our Lighting of the Night Parade 2024.
We can't wait to see you next Saturday for Season of Cheer. For more information on Lighting of the Night 2024, call 209-366-7115.
2024 Holiday Open House by Your Galt Police Department
As part of your Holiday traditions, make sure to include this year's Holiday Open House by your own Galt Police Department. Come to Galt PD on Tuesday, December 10, starting at 4:30 pm. It's a nice and fun time to meet officers and staff, tour the department, enjoy yummy treats, and do some holiday detective work to help Buddy the Elf find his Dad.
Join in the fun and excitement of giving gifts this holiday season. Thanks to the partnership of the Galt Police Department and the Cosumnes Fire Department, the 2024 Toy Drive has begun and ready for us to drop off new, unwrapped toys for children in our community. Donation bins are available at these locations:
We will continue to collect toys through the end of 2024 to ensure we have a good supply of gifts to provide during the 2025 Holiday Season. So keep the gifts flowing! We're so thankful to all the generous folks throughout Galt and the surrounding areas who are ensuring kids will have a wonderful holiday season.
Is now the right time for a peaceful gift to yourself? How about a gift of experience to or with a friend? We invite you to join us for "A Merry Mindful & Heartful Holiday Retreat" by Jennifer Newkom. Jennifer will lead this new, 2-hour class in learning the basics of mindfulness and the practices of lovingkindness, compassion, gratitude, and sympathetic joy. In the hustle and bustle of all the seasonal celebrations, this class could be perfect for reclaiming peace and purpose.
This class is open to all levels of experience and all backgrounds/belief systems. We will be seated in chairs. You may bring a small blanket or pillow for extra comfort. The cost is $20 for this session. Click the Register button to sign up and save your spot.
For more information, contact Jennifer at JenniferNewkom@yahoo.com. You can also call 209-366-7180.
2024 Kids Christmas Art Class
Time to make holiday memories with art! Register now for Kids Christmas Art with fine artist Nancy Hayden Quiaoit on Thursday, December 19. For $24, which includes all supplies, young artists will create holiday theme artwork while enjoying holiday music.
- The 3:45 pm to 4:45 pm time slot is for artists 5 to 7 years old. Register here.
- The 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm time slot is for artists 8 to 12 years old. Register here.
Mark your calendars and register soon. We'll gather at the Chabolla Center for these fun classes to make gifts and the happiest of memories. For more information, call 209-366-7180.
On Saturday, December 21 from 8:30 to 11:00 am, join us for a magical morning of holiday fun at our annual breakfast with Santa! Here's a great opportunity to meet Mr. and Mrs. Claus, take pictures with them, and enjoy music, crafts, and cookie decorating. Maybe even ask Santa: So what's your favorite cookie of all time? Santa's elves will be serving pancakes, eggs, sausage, juice, coffee, and hot cocoa.
Be sure to save your spot early, as this event fills up fast. It's perfect for creating cherished memories and kicking off the holiday season. Ages 2 and under are free, tickets are $10. Don't forget cameras to take photos with Santa & Mrs. Claus, who arrive at 8:45 am and depart at 10:30 am. Space is limited so sign up as soon as you can: https://tr.ee/GItxHfa3b6
***Breakfast with Santa is presented by The Galt Market and Liberty Ranch High School Hawks Boys Baseball.***
2024 Galt Community Dinner by the Galt Sunrise Rotary
Happy 2024 Holidays Everyone! Join family, friends, and the community for a cherished tradition, the Galt Community Dinner by the Galt Sunrise Rotary. The 14th Annual Community Dinner will be on Saturday, December 21, from 1:00 to 4:00 pm at the Littleton Center, 410 Civic Drive. This FREE event is open to all, no reservations or tickets are required.
Let’s gather for a complete holiday meal with turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy, dressing, salads, sweet desserts, and a soft drink for each person. We’ll have helpers serving food and attending tables. Santa will be there for an official North Pole Meet N Greet! It's always a fun, friendly, and happy event to be with each other during this time of the year.
Make sure to save this flyer for the December 21, 2024 Galt Community Center. Learn more about the Galt Sunrise Rotary at www.GaltSunriseRotary.com.
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380 Civic Dr
Galt, CA 95632
Phone: (209) 366-7100
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