Growing Pains
Citrus Heights Mayor Jeannie Bruins on changes since cityhood, including plans to attract more businesses and jobs
Jeannie Bruins knows Citrus Heights; she’s lived there for 35 years and has served on its city council for five terms. She also co-chaired the campaign to give Citrus Heights cityhood in 1996. Comstock’s spoke with Bruins about how the community has changed and what’s in store for the future.
A New Era in Ballet
Sacramento Ballet Artistic Director Amy Seiwert on her vision and goals — and taking risks
Amy Seiwert is only the fourth artistic director in the Sacramento Ballet’s 65-year history. Seiwert — who danced with the company from 1991 to 1999 — assumed the role in July 2018. Comstock’s recently spoke with Seiwert about her vision and goals for the ballet.
A City’s Growth Spurt
City of Lincoln Economic Development Manager Shawn Tillman on growing business and revitalizing downtown
Economic Development Manager for the City of Lincoln Shawn Tillman discusses growth, industry and foreign trade.
Sacramento Metro Chamber CEO Amanda Blackwood on the Organization’s Future
Sacramento Metropolitan Chamber CEO Amanda Blackwood on new strategies for the longstanding organization.
Placer County Superintendent of Schools on Issues Facing The Public School System
Hitting the books: Placer County Office of Education’s Gayle Garbolino-Mojica on the county’s public school system.
The Public Effort
Sacramento Housing and Redevelopment Agency’s La Shelle Dozier on efforts to increase affordable housing
Sacramento Housing and Redevelopment Agency’s La Shelle Dozier on efforts to increase affordable housing.
A New Lay of the Land
Entrepreneur and entomologist Pamela Marrone on biologicals in farming and the Capital Region’s innovation ecosystem
Pamela Marrone, CEO and founder of Marrone Bio Innovations, on biotech innovation.
Stockton’s Next Chapter
Stockton Mayor Michael Tubbs on shaking up the status quo
Stockton Mayor Michael Tubbs has become one of the most scrutinized public officials in the U.S., in part because at 28 years old he is one of the youngest mayors of a large city in the country. He also has far-reaching ideas that have some folks cheering and others jeering. Comstock’s sat down with Tubbs to talk about his efforts to transform his hometown.
Crunching Numbers
CalPERS CEO Marcie Frost on challenges facing the largest public pension fund in the nation
With about $350 billion in assets, CalPERS is the largest public pension fund in the nation. Comstock’s spoke with CEO Marcie Frost about some of the challenges the system faces — including the decision to lower its expected rate of return, thereby driving up the mandatory financial contribution from state and local governments.
Measuring Up
Ting Sun, executive director of Natomas Charter School, on the role of charter schools in public education
When it comes to charter schools, people seem to either love them or hate them. We sat down with Ting Sun, executive director of the Natomas Charter School and a member of the California State Board of Education, to talk about the role charter schools play in modern education.