Mayor Kevin McCarthy - Democratic Mayors

Sacramento Mayor Kevin McCarty delivered his first State of the City Address, reflecting on his first ten months in office and outlining his priorities moving forward. Mayor McCarty’s priorities include homelessness, housing, youth, and public safety.

Mayor McCarty reported that homelessness in the city has decreased by 30% from 2022 to 2024, a result of targeted strategies to expand shelter capacity and create pathways to permanent housing. The city currently provides roughly 1,700 beds for unhoused residents, with plans to add 500 more within the following year. He announced the launch of the new Robin Moore Tiny Home Grant Program, which will allow churches and nonprofit organizations to host city-purchased tiny homes on their properties, expanding community-led housing solutions.

To further tackle housing affordability, Mayor McCarty announced his proposal for a citywide real estate transfer tax targeting high-volume property sales. The measure, which he plans to place on the November 2026 ballot, is projected to generate up to $9 million annually. Funds would support down payment and rental assistance for working families, as well as the construction of additional tiny home communities and affordable housing.

Mayor McCarty highlighted progress under Measure L, the voter-approved initiative that has doubled funding for youth programs and secured support for at least five years of expanded opportunities for young people across Sacramento. He highlighted the importance of new economic development projects, including the downtown railyards and the future Sac Republic FC stadium, in sustaining long-term funding for youth and community programs.

Watch the Mayor’s full remarks here.

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