City council vote and latest news, rumors, etc.

[Kingsfan23]

I wonder how much of the concrete details of the bid and arena plans are going to be revealed, hopefully all

 

[VF21]

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Watching the live link from my place in LA!! Is this really the best angle news 10 has?

Makes you want to jump up here and fix it, doesn't it?

 

[The Hammer]

Ok... here comes KJ, finally.

 

[The Hammer]

Much better feed

http://fox40.com/live/

 

[Ryan]

The emcee certainly sucks.

Rupe the Hoop is better than this guy

 

[VF21]

I wonder how much of the concrete details of the bid and arena plans are going to be revealed, hopefully all

Very few details will most likely be announced, since a lot of stuff will be determined by the negotiations between the city and the ownership group. I just expect a positive announcement with typical fanfare about hopes for Sacramento, etc.

 

[The Hammer]

Rupe the Hoop is better than this guy

Doesn't get much more obnoxious than this guy.

 

[Capt. Factorial]

Wow - a protester's sign says, and I quote verbatim, "Put our children's first" - the rare double error on pluralization!

 

[VF21]

Much better feed

http://fox40.com/live/

I tried that one and got a "server not found" message...

 

[Ryan]

Makes you want to jump up here and fix it, doesn't it?

It does!! And ps I already booked my flight for our last game. Sometime later we should all discuss a kingsfans tailgate or something

 

[Ryan]

Much better feed

http://fox40.com/live/

Sooo much better, thank you!!

 

[Bibbilicious]

I'm liking his choice in tie color. Im guessing no coincidence on that haha.

 

[Glenn]

No man should have so much going for him like the Mayor. Well, except for me, of course.

 

[Kingsfan23]

KJ looking at the teleprompters, and who could blame him? He has enough on his plate with the city/Kings than to memorize a speech

 

[The Hammer]

KJ looking at the teleprompters, and who could blame him? He has enough on his plate with the city/Kings than to memorize a speech

I'm betting he'll start speaking straight from the heart when he gets into talking about the Kings and this plan.

 

[Rockmeister]

Much better feed

http://fox40.com/live/

It is so much better. Thanks!

 

[Brac-o-matic]

I hope all those people who criticize KJ for being a mayor who only cares about the Kings, and ignoring all other issues, are paying attention to his speech so far....

 

[Dime Dropper]

As I sit watching this, just wanted to say that you guys are really lucky to have a Mayor like KJ. He actually cares about the community and does his job. Shame all politicans aren't the same.

 

[VF21]

KJ is setting the tone and truly addressing some of Sacramento's biggest concerns, both now and going into the future. He's done his homework, folks, and this all bodes very well for what is about to come.

 

[VF21]

He just announced "Vision to Learn," a program sponsored by an LA philanthropist that will furnish free eye exams and glasses to 8,000 children in the region. KJ says this will address the statistic that shows over 60% of struggling students have unaddressed vision problems. (I might have the stat wrong...)

 

[VF21]

Hopefully the text of his address will be available because this is good stuff. His focus on green programs and educational improvement so students are career ready is admirable and obvious, yet so often not stated.

 

[Dime Dropper]

He just announced "Vision to Learn," a program sponsored by an LA philanthropist that will furnish free eye exams and glasses to 8,000 children in the region. KJ says this will address the statistic that shows over 60% of struggling students have unaddressed vision problems. (I might have the stat wrong...)

I was really surprised to hear this. I hadn't even considered an underlying issue such as this.


Here it comes, the third topic!!!

 

[analoq]

Mayor KJ makes me proud to live in Sacramento.

 

[VF21]

Here we go...

He teases the crowd and takes off his jacket.

 

[VF21]

The crowd starts to chant SAC-RA-MEN-TO!!!

"Alright, Sacramento. And lastly, let's talk about the topic of the day...Keeping OUR SACRAMENTO KINGS!"

KJ says there are a lot of announcements. I may just sit back and enjoy. I can't help but feel this is a lifetime milepost.

 

[funkykingston]

Hopefully the text of his address will be available because this is good stuff. His focus on green programs and educational improvement so students are career ready is admirable and obvious, yet so often not stated.

Absolutely. Critics might blame him of being overly focused on the Kings but the reality is that KJ is passionate about his city in all regards, especially education. I've said it before and I'll say it again - regardless of how things shake out with the NBA, I'm proud to have Kevin Johnson as my mayor.

 

[Dime Dropper]

Thanking the Maloofs was a smart move.

 

[Dime Dropper]

You guys need to resurrect a statue of this man outside the arena if the team stays. He's a hero!!

 

[VF21]

I have chills and goosebumps and tears of joy. KJ is a man for the ages. And, for the first time, I am totally convinced the Kings will indeed stay in Sacramento.

 

[VF21]

Okay, he said he's going to make several announcements. I'll try to list them unless I get too swept up by the emotions.