Engage with your community; change lives!
Jan 2, 2012 No Comments ›› adminOver 20 years ago I relocated to Elk Grove, California to find better opportunities and raise my family. One of the main reasons my wife and I chose Elk Grove was for the great quality of life offered in the community. As a family, we decided to take an active role in Elk Grove. Together, we ...
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Welcome
Dec 29, 2011 No Comments ›› adminI invite you to read all of the different tabs to learn more about me and my philosophy. I take my role as an Elk Grove City Council member very seriously, never forgetting it is you, the voters, who elected me to serve on your behalf. Being an elected official is a privilege and as ...
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Family First
Dec 29, 2011 No Comments ›› adminMy family is the most important part of my life! I have been blessed with my beautiful wife Jan, three sons Steven, Brian and Nick, my daughter-in-law Christina and our grand daughters Gabriella and Olivia. The main reason I became involved with local government was to make sure that my family, friends and community's safety ...
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“State of City” Address
Oct 17, 2011 No Comments ›› bdetrick7As Mayor for the city of ElkGrove for 2011, I gave the 11th Annual State of the City Address. In writing this address, the key theme was “importance.” It was my honor to present this address before the Elk Grove Chamber of Commerce and Community Leaders. Click to view: Full-Length Speech
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Public Safety
Oct 17, 2011 No Comments ›› bdetrick7Public safety, both police and fire, in any community, is vital to the quality of life. The Elk Grove Police Department, formed in 2006, is one the strongest departments in the region. EGPD is committed to ensure our streets are safe with effective community policing which has had a positive impact on reducing neighborhood crime, ...
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Citizen Outreach
Oct 17, 2011 No Comments ›› bdetrick7Before I was elected to the Elk Grove City Council, as Chairperson of Elk Grove Coalition Advocating Proper Planning, and in concert with Elk Grove Community Connection, we put on over 15 summit meetings on issues pertinent to our community. Public outreach is even important now that I am on the city council. It is important ...
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