The southern neighborhoods of Sacramento include those that were among
the first
annexations to the city in the first half of the 20th Century.
This region
consists of roughly 18 small neighborhoods located in both incorporated
and unincorporated areas. This historical area is home to roughly
90,000 residents and a Lemon Hill Community Profile completed a few
years ago highlighted some of this community's challenges.
Ranked
as the third lowest of 51 Sacramento County zip codes in per capita
income,
nearly half of all families qualify for Medi-Cal compared to one
in five countywide. Nearly 4 in ten adults over the age of 25 lack a
high school diploma compared to one in five countywide, and nearly nine
in ten students participated in the Free and Reduced Price meals
program. Regardless of these challenges, this community has a number of
assets poised to make substantive improvements to the health of this
region.
In addition to engaged and supportive local and statewide elected officials
representing the region, there are number of grassroots advocacy
organizations working to address the social, economic and health
inequities that exist within this community. In addition, there are a
number of culturally-sensitive community-based organizations
serving the diverse communities within this region. Combined, these
assets will be critical to transforming these neighborhoods into healthy
communities. The California Endowment recognizes both the needs and the
potential of this region. Though the challenges may appear daunting,
this community has a strong desire for change and The California
Endowment is pleased to support their efforts.
Leadership
South Sacramento is home to roughly 90,000 residents, spread across 18 small neighborhoods located in both incorporated and unincorporated areas of this historic region.
Mayor: Kevin Johnson
City Council:
Jay Schenirer, 5th District
Kevin McCarty, 6th District
County Supervisors:
Phil Serna, 1st District
Jimmie Yee, 2nd District
Governor: Jerry Brown (D)
State Senate: Darrell Steinberg (D-6)
State Assembly:
Roger Dickinson (D-9)
Alyson Huber (D-10)
U.S. Senators:
Dianne Feinstein (D)
Barbara Boxer (D)
U.S. Representatives:Doris Matsui (D-5)
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