News Media Contacts

The City of Sacramento handles media inquiries, public affairs and outreach, as well as informational requests and social media needs.

Animal Care Services

Ryan Hinderman
Area of responsibility:

  • Front Street Animal Shelter

City Clerk's Office

Wendy Klock-Johnson
Office: (916) 808-7509, Cell: (916) 616-8440
Areas of responsibility:

  • Public Records Requests
  • Elections
  • Records Library
  • Mayor/Council (assist)

City Manager's Office

Tim Swanson, Media & Communications Manager
Office: 916-808-7212, Cell: 916-524-0265
Areas of responsibility:

  • City Manager's Office
  • City Attorney’s Office
  • City Auditor’s Office
  • Emergency Management
  • Finance
  • Governmental Affairs
  • Diversity & Equity
  • Revenue
  • Human Resources
  • Office of Cannabis Management 
  • Department of Community Response (homeless coordination and mental health)

Jennifer Singer, Media & Communications Specialist
Cell: 916-995-4385
Areas of responsibility:

  • Office of Innovation and Economic Development
  • Convention and Cultural Services
  • Office of Arts & Culture
  • Sacramento Film + Media Office 
  • SAFE Credit Union Performing Arts District
  • Information Technology

Gabby Miller, Media & Communications Specialist

Office: 916-808-6838, Cell: 916-291-1737
Areas of responsibility:

  • Public Works (parking, transportation, road closures, shared mobility, climate action and sustainability)
  • Youth, Parks & Community Enrichment

Kelli Trapani, Communications Coordinator 

Office: (916) 808-4756, Cell: (916) 307-1493
Area of responsibility:

  • Community Development (Building, Code Compliance, and Planning)

Fire

Justin Sylvia

Cell: (916) 767-2216
Area of responsibility:

  • Fire Department

Mayor

Rachel Tochterman, Communications Director

Cell: 916-212-7461
Area of responsibility:

  • Press for Mayor Darrell Steinberg

Police

Officer Cody Tapley

Cell: (916) 900-2953
Area of responsibility:

  • Police Department

Officer Anthony Gamble
Cell: (916) 900-2953
Area of responsibility:

  • Police Department

Recycling & Solid Waste

Jesa David, Media & Communications Specialist
Office: 916-808-4935, Cell: 916-237-7133
Areas of responsibility:

  • Solid waste/garbage
  • Recycling & yard waste

Utilities

Carlos Eliason, Media & Communications Specialist
Cell: 279-759-1528
Areas of responsibility:

  • Drinking water and conservation
  • Storm water and waste water

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