West Sacramento continues to experience steady growth across public safety, infrastructure, economic development, housing, and climate resilience, according to Mayor Martha Guerrero. The city’s priorities remain centered on providing high-quality services, strengthening partnerships, and investing in long-term sustainability.

Economic Development and Small Business Support

The arrival of Major League Baseball at Sutter Health Park has driven increased visitor activity. In response, the city launched a Small Business Accelerator Program funded by Measure N. To date, the program has awarded food and beverage facility grants, created vandalism relief and permit fee assistance programs, and established new grants for tenant improvements, façade enhancements, and micro-grants.

Public Safety and Measure O Investments

West Sacramento voters approved Measure O in 2024, allowing the city to dedicate more than $22 million over two fiscal years to infrastructure and quality-of-life improvements. Investments include:

$12.8 million for road maintenance, pavement preservation, and a new Road Response Team
$11 million for parks and trails, including playground and safety upgrades
$5.2 million for public safety facilities, including fire station improvements and planning for a new police headquarters
$3.1 million to add 11 new fire department positions and essential equipment

The West Sacramento Police Department added 28 new staff members and expanded multilingual capacity. The department also launched a public data transparency portal and integrated over 1,200 camera and license-plate reader systems citywide. A $475,000 grant will support a gun-violence prevention education campaign beginning this summer.

Infrastructure and Capital Projects

Between 2024 and 2025, the city completed more than 35 capital projects, including:

Phase II of the Sycamore Trail Extension
Safety upgrades at 30 high-risk intersections
Completion of the Southport Levee Trailhead
Final design progress on the I Street Bridge Replacement, with construction expected in 2026

Housing and Development

West Sacramento continues to expand housing options across income levels. Projects underway or approved include River One Phase II (220 homes), Four40 West residential development, Pierside mixed-use housing (260 apartments), and The Huddle on 5th — an affordable housing model for college-bound parents. The city has also acquired three motel properties to expand emergency housing services while advancing the Grand Gateway Master Plan.

Climate Action and Energy

The city adopted a Climate Action and Adaptation Plan and launched multiple sustainability initiatives, including waste-reduction programs, expanded on-demand transit to downtown Sacramento, and youth-led environmental projects. West Sacramento expanded the second round of the Bloomberg Youth Climate Action Fund countywide, supporting youth-designed climate solutions across the region.

Parks

Major park investments are underway at Westacre Park, Heritage Oaks Park and Bryte Park, supported in part by a $15 million federal grant.

Youth and Workforce Development

The West Sacramento Home Run program expanded youth savings accounts to 440, issued nearly 200 workforce micro-credentials, secured $200,000 for early childhood nutrition programs, and placed 62 paid interns with local employers this summer.

Long-Term Financing

Through its Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District, the city authorized up to $80 million in bonds to fund future infrastructure, including the new I Street Bridge, new policy facility, utilities, public amenities, and economic development projects without impacting the general fund.

Martha Guerrero currently serves as the mayor of West Sacramento.Â