Keeping South Sacramento Safe
During Councilmember Mai Vang’s first term she:
Launched SAVE (Sacramento Alliance for Vaccine Equity) and led one of the most linguistically diverse community-led vaccination clinics in the nation during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Secured $1.3 million to develop the South Sacramento Parkway Trail - now open!
Partnered with Congresswoman Matsui to secure $1.9 million in the federal budget to renovate the Pannell Community Center as a resilience hub.
Championed the Del Rio Trail connecting Downtown to South Land Park to Freeport, Meadowview, and Delta Shores - now open!
Secured over $8 million on the council to fund best practice violence prevention efforts.
Putting Kids & Families First
During Councilmember Mai Vang’s first term she:
Led the establishment of the Sacramento Children’s Fund that will dedicate $8 million annually to support children and youth affected by poverty, violence, and trauma.
Co-Created a joint use agreement with SCUSD to open Susan P. Anthony Park to the community.
Secured $5.5 million to renovate Martin Luther King Library for youth, seniors, and families.
Worked with the Mayor to secure $750,000 for the Direct Investment Program in Sacramento Guaranteed Income Program for low-income families.
Addressing Homelessness
During Councilmember Mai Vang’s first term she:
Expanded more affordable housing units in Meadowview that will house over 300 residents at Coral Gables - now open!
Secured $2 million to support ongoing operations for the Meadowview Navigation Center Women's Shelter for unhoused residents.
Partnered with Councilmember Katie Valenzuela and Councilmember Caity Maple to propose a comprehensive policy proposal to address housing and homelessness to move Sacramento Forward.
Prosperity for ALL of Sacramento
During Councilmember Mai Vang’s first term she:
Partnered with the Mayor to pass a city-wide ballot initiative Measure N to modernize and direct investment tourism dollars outside of the City Core to underserved communities.
Secured 102 acres in South Sacramento for affordable and permanent supportive housing, civic amenities, and a multi-use youth sports complex.
Partnered with the Mayor to secure over $5 million to support minority-owned small businesses and commercial corridor recover from the pandemic.
Championed funding to assist residents with free 1-1 financial coaching services to help them build financial stability.
Ensuring Access & Transparency
During Councilmember Mai Vang’s first term she:
Lead and championed the passage of the Sacramento Water Pollution & Flood Prevention Measure in 2022, securing $20 million annually to repair and improve our water drainage system.
Championed the renewal of the 2023 Sacramento Community Workforce Agreement.
Championed the Language Access Gap Analysis Audit, launched LEAP (Language Equity Access Policy Workgroup), and secured resources for language equity implementation and a citywide language access coordinator to address language equity and access in the City.
Partnered with city staff to secure and implement over $40 million of public investments to improve streets and trails in South Sacramento.
Helping Our Community Thrive
During Councilmember Mai Vang’s first term she:
Created and co-led the City’s Food Justice Task Force.
Secured $1.5 million for community and neighborhood organizations to address food insecurity in low-income neighborhoods.
Secured $450,000 to expand a community garden at Wood Park in South Sacramento.
Partnered with Assemblymember Nguyen to secure $500,000 in the state budget to launch the new Meadowview Farmers Market on June 9, 2024!