Darrell Steinberg

09/08/2025

Today, California lost a Giant. John Burton was one of a kind. Fierce and always consistent in his fight for people left out and left behind.
Forever grateful for him saving the day in 1998 when I introduced my first mental health bill. He will never be forgotten.

07/10/2025

“A great regional controversy is an opportunity to break some of the tired, old ways of doing things. I hope we continue to push ourselves.”

05/03/2025

If you read one book that inspires you to action, read what my friend Gary Lucks has written about organizing to save our country. His story and advice are practical, grounded, and empowering. We can all make a difference.

In a world where everyone is talking at you, Gary Lucks shares hope with you and assures us that we’re not alone in this time of political anxiety. If you’ve felt discouraged or confused by the perpetual chaos erupting from the White House, this book will help you get involved and make a differe...

12/11/2024

I am deeply grateful for the honor of serving as your Mayor for the past eight years. This journey has been filled with incredible experiences that have profoundly touched my life. I extend my heartfelt thanks to my colleagues who sat with me on the dais, to our charter officers, city staff, and eve

12/10/2024

Mayor Darrell Steinberg reflects on his 8-year tenure and discusses the challenges and accomplishments that help define his leadership in the city.

12/05/2024

"'The law of the land and the Constitution is that marriage is for everyone," he said. "Marriage equality shows anyone who doubts we can change the arc of history together [that] it can change, but it can only change and remain changed if we remember who brought us here and the people who made that happen. ... We will not go back in this community and this country. I don't care what crappy ads they run across this country — this is important.'

Steinberg was referring to a TV commercial aired during the presidential campaign with the tagline "Kamala is for they/them, President Trump is for you" (referring to Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris and Republican presidential nominee, now president-elect Donald Trump), which aired over 30,000 times and in every swing state in the closing stretch of the campaign. A Future Forward PAC analysis found it among the most effective of the campaign, swinging viewers 2.7% toward Trump after viewing it."

- The Bay Area Reporter

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A report identifying a Sacramento LGBTQ neighborhood as a potential historic district was approved by the City Council in California’s capital city December 3.

12/05/2024

The state's efforts toward providing career pathways in schools can be an example for Democrats, who could reimagine education to win back working class voters.

12/04/2024

Mayor Darrell Steinberg suffocated Sacramento with sheer earnestness. It’s simply impossible not to like the guy, writes The Sacramento Bee Editorial Board.

11/28/2024

Grateful for our incredible Sacramento community. Over 31,000 of you joined the Run to Feed the Hungry today, raising over $1 million to support those struggling with hunger in our city. Together, we make a difference!

Congratulations to Run to Feed the Hungry for being the reigning champion of the nation’s largest Thanksgiving Day run!

Wishing everyone a day filled with love, gratitude, and peace.

11/20/2024

Celebrating 8 years of empowering youth with Thousand Strong!

The Thousand Strong program offers Sacramento high school students a unique city-wide workforce development opportunity, providing 300 hours of paid work experience and 40 hours of workplace training over a year to prepare them with essential skills for the professional world.

Since the program started, more than 950 students have participated, earning more than $1.2 million in wages and working nearly 90,500 hours.

A big thank you to our partners: Bridge Network, Center for Land-Based Learning, Metro Chamber Foundation, and North State BIA Foundation.

Here's to many more successful years ahead!