Op-Ed - From Yes On E Committee

I’m Mayor Bobbie Singh-Allen, I’m Vice-Mayor Darren Suen, I’m CSD Board Member Gil Albiani,
and I’m CSD Board Member Rod Brewer. We love living in Elk Grove, and want to maintain our
quality of life in the City. We moved here, we raised our families here over 20 years ago, and we
want to enjoy this community for years to come. We understand homelessness and public
safety are top community concerns. That’s why we’re urging a YES vote on Measure E to help
keep Elk Grove clean and safe.

Vote Yes on E to:

Reduce crime
Support rapid 9-1-1, fire, police, medical emergency/disaster response
Keep public areas safe and clean
Address homelessness
Maintain parks and streets, fix potholes, improve traffic congestion
Prevent youth gang violence and crime
Attract and retain local businesses and jobs

Here’s what we’re hearing from our Safety Personnel – Yes on E:

 “In an emergency, every second counts. With 75% of Fire Department calls being for
medical emergencies, voting yes on Measure E will improve response times, maintain
the required amount of paramedics and equipment, and save lives.”
Fire Chief Felipe Rodriguez

 “We’ve seen a rise in Elk Grove crime, last year we had 325 robberies and burglaries,
and close to 200 car thefts. Measure E will help us reduce crime and give us an
opportunity to establish quality youth service programs to help keep our kids
safe.”
Police Chief Bobby Davis

 “Measure E is critical to ensuring rapid 911 for emergencies and disaster response.”
Bryant Powell, Vice President of the Sacramento Area Fire Fighters Local 522, Cosumnes
Fire Representative

 “We work hard to ensure our streets, neighborhoods, and public areas remain safe and
clean. Measure E is a responsible plan to ensure safety in our neighborhoods, increase
patrols, and address homelessness.”
Musa Abedrabbo, President of the Elk Grove Police
Officers Association

Measure E includes critical accountability measures: It is a prudent and responsible plan with
Independent Citizens Oversight, audits, and public spending disclosures.

Measure E will ensure Elk Grove is clean and safe for years to come. Join us in voting Yes.