SACRAMENTO – Sacramento City and County staffers acknowledged that the issue wasn’t “super sexy” and might not draw as much input as some others locals are dealing with of late, but is important in its far-reaching implications.
They held the first of several virtual conversations about the disparate impact of fines and fees on low-income residents and people of color this past weekend. The discussions are part of the Cities & Counties for Fine and Fee Justice reform program that granted Sacramento City and County $50,000 to reform harmful fines and fees that can have detrimental effects. Amy Williamson, who manages Sacramento’s City Empowerment Center, said Sacramento was one of 10 urban and rural areas selected for the grant. Other areas include Seattle, Dallas, Durham, North Carolina, and Philadelphia.
City of Sacramento hosts Zoom call with residents over fines and fees reform
According to a press release from the city of Sacramento, city leaders are committed to reforming at least three fines and fees. Author: Alanea Cremen Updated: 4:53 PM PST January 16, 2021
SACRAMENTO, Calif. City of Sacramento leaders have begun a new initiative to help understand how fines and fees impact the lives of their residents, especially for lower-income residents and communities of color.
The city and county of Sacramento were selected in May 2020 to participate in the program, which aims to reform certain fines and fees that may cause a disproportionate burden on lower-income residents and communities of color.