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Hop into the cab of a Folsom garbage truck, climb aboard a fire engine, make it rain on a stormwater table, and participate in other fun interactive activities at City Works Day Wednesday, May 15. This popular and free annual event is designed to encourage residents to discover and learn about the City of Folsom’s wide variety of public services.
City Works Day will showcase work vehicles, such as tractors, trucks, cars, and emergency response vehicles, for viewing, exploring, and even honking. City staff will be stationed at each attraction to share knowledge about City of Folsom programs and professions.
Visitors of all ages will enjoy seeing a Folsom Fire Department truck, talking to Curby the recycling robot, meeting a Folsom Police Department horse and a K9, and so much more.
Folsom City Works Day is held in advance of National Public Works Week, which recognizes public works endeavors in cities across the nation. For more information about City Works Day, visit www.folsom.ca.us/CityWorksDay or contact Jen Thiot at jthiot@folsom.ca.us or 916-461-6702.
City Works Day
- Wednesday, May 15, 9:30 a.m. to noon
- City Lions Park (near the Folsom Public Library)
- Free admission
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CITIZENS GROUP SUBMITS SIGNATURES TO PLACE ‘FOLSOM RESIDENTS PUBLIC SAFETY AND QUALITY OF LIFE ACT’ ON NOVEMBER BALLOT | |
On April 30, a citizen-led community group submitted signatures to the City of Folsom to place a special sales tax on the November 2024 ballot. The initiative, titled the “Folsom Residents Public Safety and Quality of Life Act,” seeks to increase the sales tax of taxable merchandise sold at retail stores in the city by one percent (i.e., one cent of every dollar spent).
The initiative proposes a special sales tax, from which the revenue would remain in Folsom and be deposited into a special city account separate from the general fund for the city to use only for the following specific purposes:
- Police and crime reduction
- Fire, rescue, and emergency services
- Parks, recreation facilities, and trails
- Traffic mitigation and environmental water quality
- Community enhancement and economic development
- Major capital improvement projects
The signatures were submitted to the City of Folsom City Clerk’s Department for preliminary review. The City Clerk’s Department then submitted the petition to the Sacramento County Voter Registration and Elections Office for signature verification.
If the County Voter Registration and Elections Office certifies that the initiative qualifies for placement on the November ballot, the City Council will take action to formally place the measure on the November 2024 election ballot for Folsom voters to decide.
View the text of the proposed measure.
View the City Attorney’s ballot title and summary.
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FOLSOM PEDAL QUEST MOVES TO MAY 11 | |
Due to forecasted wet weather, the Folsom Pedal Quest will now be held Saturday, May 11. Riders will choose their “Quest” from self-guided routes that showcase the connectivity of Folsom’s paved bike paths. Routes start and finish in Historic Folsom, with distances ranging from 1.5 to 30 miles for all ages and abilities to enjoy.
There’s even something for the littlest ones with the Balance Bike Bash in Historic Folsom! Kids on balance bikes get the opportunity to race around an obstacle course on the closed portion of Sutter Street.
Registration is free! Reserve your spot now at www.folsompedalquest.com.
Folsom Bike Month is part of the larger Sacramento Region May is Bike Month movement to get more people on bikes.
Folsom Pedal Quest Volunteer Opportunities
Get involved and make new friends in the cycling community as a Folsom Pedal Quest volunteer! Help in Historic Folsom with participant check-in, raffle, and balance bike races. Or spend the day volunteering at one of our rest stops as a guided ride leader or roving bike support. All volunteers will receive a Folsom Pedal Quest t-shirt to thank them for their time.
Learn more and sign up to volunteer.
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FRESH FLOWER LEI MAKING WORKSHOP
Come and learn the craft of traditional lei making with the Folsom Lei Lady in this hands-on workshop from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, June 20. The instructor will guide you through the steps as you create a fresh flower lei to take home with you. You’ll also learn the best places to source fresh flowers and materials. The workshop is for ages 10 through adult—it’s the perfect activity for kids and parents to do together! Fee for Folsom residents is $35, plus a $15 materials fee. Space is limited; learn more and register today.
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FREE WORKSHOP: MANAGEABLE MAINTENANCE | |
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The City of Folsom Water Conservation Division hosts “Manageable Maintenance” from 4 to 6 p.m., Thursday, May 9, at the Folsom Public Library Meeting Room.
This workshop is for those who are:
- Spending too much time and money caring for your landscape.
- Seeing poor pruning results, lackluster curb appeal, weeds, and failing trees and plants.
- Trying to care for plants with an unfamiliar irrigation system.
- Noticing fewer birds, bees, and other garden life.
The workshop covers:
- A less-is-more approach to avoid high maintenance and water waste.
- Do's and don’ts for selecting, placing, and caring for trees and plants.
- Tried and true maintenance practices, tools, and resources.
- Basics for creating healthy soil, managing weeds, and other common issues.
Space is limited. To reserve your seat, call 916-461-6177 or email waterconservation@folsom.ca.us.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTION: SALES TAX REVENUE
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The City of Folsom is committed to keeping our community informed about the city's financial challenges and answering community questions about the budget.
Question: What are the impacts of the current slowed sales tax growth?
Answer: Sales tax revenue—one of the city's primary revenue sources—no longer covers the cost of providing services or maintaining the city's aging infrastructure.
Sales tax is a critical revenue source for the city, but its growth rate has slowed in part due to changing consumer behavior and the impacts of online shopping.
The city's sales tax growth rate averaged approximately 6% annually from Fiscal Year 2010 through Fiscal Year 2018. However, since then, it has decelerated significantly to a more modest growth rate of around 2.3% per year.
The slowed sales tax growth and rising costs create a structural deficit, making it fiscally unsustainable to maintain current services beyond Fiscal Year 2024-25 without additional revenue.
See answers to other frequently asked questions.
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SPRINGBOARD DIVING CLINIC | |
Learn how to do a pike, dive, or flip—some of the same dive moves you see the athletes performing in the Summer Olympics! Coach Mike Brown will teach you the skills, technique, and form to successfully execute a variety of dives off the 1- and 3-meter boards. Note: clinic is for ages 8-17; you must be able to swim 25 yards in order to participate. The clinic is offered at the Steve Miklos Aquatic Center from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays; sessions are available in June and July. Learn more and register online or call 916-461-6640 with questions. | |
COMMUNITY SERVICE DAY COMMITTEE SEEKS PROJECT IDEAS | |
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The 11th annual Community Service Day takes place Saturday, September 21. This major citywide event mobilizes hundreds of volunteers to complete dozens of service projects throughout Folsom that make a positive, lasting impact. Do you have a great idea for a Community Service Day project? The deadline is June 28 to submit your idea for consideration.
The Neighbors Helping Seniors Initiative
This unique category of Community Service Day projects aims to help local seniors in need of a helping hand. Projects can include gutter cleaning, weeding and pruning, painting, and other similar exterior maintenance and repair tasks. Submit a Neighbors Helping Seniors project application by August 9 if you or a loved one can use a helping hand.
Find more information about Community Service Day and submit project ideas at folsomcommunityservice.org.
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EAT BREAKFAST WITH THE ZOO SANCTUARY BEARS!
Enjoy a private rental on the Folsom Zoo Sanctuary’s bear deck before we open to the public. Sit with your guests just inches away from our black bears and watch them forage for their own breakfast and treats on the other side of our glass viewing wall.
Breakfast with the Bears rentals are available from 8 to 9:30 a.m. Saturdays and Sundays by advance reservation. Fee is $349 includes tables and chairs for up to 20 people (you supply your own food). Email jdonahoo@folsom.ca.us for more information.
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FOLSOM ANIMAL SERVICES REMINDS RESIDENTS TO LICENSE PETS | |
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Licensing your pet is required by Folsom municipal code, but it is also one of the fastest ways for a lost pet or a found pet to be returned home to its family. Animal licensing is done online; upload your documents, pay the necessary fees and charges, and your animal license will be sent to you in the mail.
Learn more and obtain your City of Folsom pet license.
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Join the Folsom Public Library for their "New Romantics" Adult Book Club Summer Series, every Saturday at 10:30 a.m. in the Library Meeting Room. Dive into a summer of love and laughter with titles by authors Emily Henry, Tia Williams, and Abby Jimenez. Don't miss out on these engaging discussions and a chance to connect with fellow romance enthusiasts.
Learn more.
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AMERICAN RIVER HISTORY: THEN AND NOW | |
Join the Folsom Public Library at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 11, to explore the captivating Gold Rush history of the Folsom Lake State Recreation Area. State Parks Interpretive Aide Zakary Adams will offer a presentation featuring juxtaposed historical and contemporary photographs. The “then and now” photos have been taken from identical vantage points, which show the evolution of the river and provide insight into the submerged settlements now hidden beneath Folsom Lake. The presentation will be held in the Folsom Public Library Meeting Room, 411 Stafford Street. Learn more at www.folsom.ca.us/library. | | |
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