Elk Grove launches new Arts and Creative Economy Commission
The City of Elk Grove will convene its first Arts and Creative Economy Commission meeting on Thursday, March 27, 2025. The newly formed commission replaces the five-member Arts Commission which was killed at the behest of Elk Grove Mayor Bobbie Singh-Allen.
The new commission has seven members who seek to advance Singh-Allen's desire to transform Elk Grove into a creative arts center. The only member retained from the terminated commission was Sally Guttridge, the aunt of Sacramento County Supervisor Pat Hume, a longtime social and political ally of Singh-Allen.
The inaugural meeting, set for 6 pm at the Elk Grove City Council Chambers, will focus on establishing the commission's foundational elements. Agenda items include nominating leadership positions including Chair, Vice Chair, and Recorder, and receiving critical information about commission responsibilities.
Of particular interest are several creative projects the commission will discuss, including:
- The Eric Dowdle Puzzle Project, commemorating the city's 25th anniversary
- The Asphalt School Art Project, for which they will consider appointing a selection committee representative
- Sundae Funday, a community event scheduled for June 8th at Old Town Plaza
The commission will also receive a presentation on legal guidelines from city attorney Jonathan Hobbs and discuss future initiatives like the Elk Grove Mural Festival and a potential Percent for the Arts Program.
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It seems our sleepy little town nestled in the valley is beginning to look a lot like our federal government, with hard working knowledgeable, caring people being tossed aside and replaced with minions and loyal supporters of our elected leader just for the sake of change and political favor. It smells bad, it looks bad, it is bad. It's just too bad too bad no one will do anything about it. American principles had a good run but it seems apathy wins the day here in the sleepy little valley and nationally.
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