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Assemblymember Kevin McCarty (D-Sacramento), a member of the California Legislative Black Caucus (CLBC), announced he is joining the crowded race to succeed Darrell Steinberg as Mayor of Sacramento. Steinberg is not seeking re-election.
McCarty, who served as a city councilmember in Sacramento from 2004-2014, stated, “I’ll bring my experience as a neighborhood leader, Housing and Redevelopment Commissioner, City Councilmember and State Assemblymember to build partnerships and deliver results for Sacramento.”
Other candidates in the race are: Flojaune Cofer, a local activist and epidemiologist; Maggy Krell, an attorney who is special adviser to Attorney General Rob Bonta; and Steve Hansen, also a former councilmember.