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Council Opposes Home Restaurant, Pop-Up Vendor State Assembly Bills

May 13, 2026 10:30AM ● By John McCallum

The City Council unanimously approved sending opposition letters on a pair of bills making their way through the California Assembly that would make it easier to set up commercial restaurants in residential neighborhoods and temporary businesses in the city.

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Celebrate the Opening of Galt’s New Waterslide

May 06, 2026 10:47AM ● By City of Galt News Release

Join the city as it celebrates the opening of its new 30-foot waterslide on Saturday, May 23 at the Gora Aquatic Center, 630 Chabolla Ave.

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City, Planners Review Update to Housing Design Standards

Apr 08, 2026 10:53AM ● By Idaly Valencia

The Galt City Council and Planning Commission met in a special meeting March 30 at City Hall to review an update to the city’s municipal code for residential design standards in new housing.

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Council OKs Personnel Realignment, Commission Appointment

Mar 24, 2026 04:09PM ● By John McCallum

Personnel matters, commission appointments and a donation were the highlights of a light March 17 Galt City Council meeting.

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Council OKs Personnel Realignment, Commission Appointment

Mar 24, 2026 04:09PM ● By John McCallum

Personnel matters, commission appointments and a donation were the highlights of a light March 17 Galt City Council meeting.

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Galt Youth Commission Applications Open

Mar 17, 2026 05:35PM ● By City of Galt News Release

Local students have an opportunity to step into leadership and help shape their community by joining the Galt Youth Commission.

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Galt Youth Commission Applications Open

Mar 17, 2026 05:35PM ● By City of Galt News Release

Local students have an opportunity to step into leadership and help shape their community by joining the Galt Youth Commission.

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Crime Stats, AI Call System Highlight Annual Police Report

Mar 11, 2026 11:49AM ● By John McCallum

With the exception of motor vehicle-related issues, the crime rate in Galt either remained consistent or dropped in 2025.

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Cal-Waste Honors Three Businesses for Recycling

Feb 25, 2026 10:27AM ● By Cal-Waste News Release

Cal-Waste proudly recognized three local businesses during the Galt City Council meeting on Feb. 3 for their exceptional recycling efforts.

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City Releases District Map for Elections

Feb 18, 2026 11:14AM ● By MPG Staff

The City of Galt released an updated City Council district map in its latest newsletter as part of the transition to district-based elections ahead of the 2026 general election.

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Council Reduces Fees to Boost Multifamily, Infill Construction

Feb 11, 2026 10:54AM ● By John McCallum

The City Council unanimously adopted a resolution at its Feb. 3 meeting reducing some construction fees in the hope it will spur developers to build more multifamily projects and residential units on smaller parcels in the city.

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City Approves Council Raise, 18 Full-Time Positions

Dec 23, 2025 03:37PM ● By Idaly Valencia

At its final meeting of the year on Dec. 16, the Galt City Council reviewed a new community outreach project, considered updates to council compensation and approved full-time positions for part-time city employees.

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Bonnie Rodriguez Appointed as City's Next Mayor

Dec 10, 2025 03:19PM ● By MPG Staff

At its Dec. 2 meeting, the Galt City Council appointed its next mayor and vice mayor, selecting Mayor Bonnie Rodriguez and Vice Mayor Tim Reed to lead the city into 2026.

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City Council Approves Sheffield Subdivision Project

Dec 10, 2025 03:17PM ● By John McCallum

The Galt City Council approved five measures at its Dec. 2 meeting that enable another residential project to move toward construction, but not before expressing concerns about aspects of the project and adding an additional condition.

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Council Approves Budget Adjustments, New Engineering Position, New State Codes

Oct 29, 2025 04:06PM ● By John McCallum

The City Council unanimously adopted a mid-term final appropriations adjustment to the city’s 2024-2026 budget along with establishing a new engineering classification in the Public Works Department as part of the consent agenda at its Oct. 21 meeting.

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City Passes E-Bike Safety Ordinance

Oct 23, 2025 11:11AM ● By Idaly Valencia

During its Oct. 7 meeting, the Galt City Council unanimously approved an urgency ordinance regulating the use of e-bikes, e-scooters and similar motorized devices.

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Galt Council Approves A.N.T. Pallet Site Cleanup

Oct 15, 2025 03:48PM ● By John McCallum

Galt City Council took a big step forward at its Oct. 7 meeting to remove hazardous conditions on a property just off U.S. Highway 99 that has plagued the city for several years.

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Galt Council Sustains Summerfield Planning Design Appeal

Sep 24, 2025 03:32PM ● By John McCallum

The Galt City Council sustained the appeal of a Planning Commission denial of a design review application for a major subdivision project, a decision allowing Summerfield at Twin Cities housing developer Lennar Homes to move forward with construction as early as this week.

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City Upholds Driveway Ordinance

Sep 24, 2025 03:21PM ● By Idaly Valencia

The Galt City Council voted at its Sept. 16 meeting to uphold the existing driveway ordinance (Galt Municipal Code Section 8.20.110 (K)) regulating the parking and storage of recreational vehicles (RVs), boats, trailers, campers and motor homes on residential properties.

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Council to Discuss Boats, Trailers and RV Parking Rules

Sep 12, 2025 09:59AM ● By City of Galt News Release

The upcoming City Council meeting will review Galt Municipal Code Chapter 8.20.110, “Unlawful Public Nuisances Declared,” which addresses parking and storage of boats, trailers, campers, motor homes and other vehicles on residential properties.

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Council Approves Home Buying Assistance Program

Sep 10, 2025 04:17PM ● By Idaly Valencia, photos by Idaly Valencia

From rising costs for senior programs to a proposed housing incentive for city employees, Galt City Council heard reports and public input during its Sept. 2 meeting.

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Residents Voice Safety Concerns with Fairway Oaks Development

Jul 24, 2025 09:57AM ● By John McCallum

The Galt City Council’s decision at its July 15 meeting to delay approval of the Fairway Oaks subdivision Final Map and Subdivision Improvement Agreement proved a wise move as the meeting’s public comments revealed a number of residents’ concerns about the development.

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‘Distinguished Service’ Key Goes to Nottoli

Oct 25, 2024 09:33AM ● By Matthew Malone, News Editor

The Galt City Council on Oct. 15 presented former Sacramento County Supervisor Don Nottoli with the Key to the City.

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City Sees 1st Measure Q Money

Jan 26, 2024 05:20PM ● By Matthew Malone

Presenting the city of Galt’s annual comprehensive financial report, the city’s finance head told Galt City Council members about increases in revenue and expenses.

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City Council Selects Paul Sandhu, Rich Lozano for Mayor, Vice Mayor

Dec 08, 2023 03:01PM ● By Matthew Malone

Council chose Paul Sandhu and Rich Lozano to serve as mayor and vice mayor, respectively, in the coming year. They discussed Walker Community Park and plastic at Galt Market.

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