Kevin Johnson

Mayor continues massive fundraising effort in Sacramento

By Ryan Lillis - Updated: 6:06 pm

Jonathan Rewers may have picked up the endorsements of two former mayors this week in his bid to unseat Mayor Kevin Johnson. But with two weeks left before the election, Rewers still faces a monumental fundraising disadvantage.

Kerth, Warren, Hansen and Newton lead way in cash race

Data Center: See who's giving to Mayor Kevin Johnson's re-election campaign

By Phillip Reese - Updated: Wednesday, March 14 2012 - 10:53 am

Kevin Johnson's mayoral campaign raised $500,000 during the last half of 2011. He's heavily favored to win re-election against a field of candidates with less fundraising clout.

Sacramento mayor pledges support for same-sex marriage

By Brad Branan - Updated: Sunday, March 4 2012 - 10:14 am

Kevin Johnson has joined mayors from across the country supporting marriage equality, according to a news release from an organization that had been pressuring him.

Kevin Johnson to join mayors supporting marriage equality

By Brad Brannan - Published: Saturday, March 3 2012 - 4:55 pm

Kevin Johnson has joined mayors from across the country supporting marriage equality, according to a press release from the organization that had been pressuring him.

Mayor Johnson pushes arena plan, strong-mayor initiative

By Ryan Lillis - Updated: Sunday, December 25 2011 - 11:58 am

The two most important initiatives of Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson's political career are about to collide.

Kevin Johnson proposes 2012 Sacramento ballot measure including 'strong mayor' plan

By Ryan Lillis - Published: Friday, December 16 2011 - 12:00 am

After weeks of debate among his top aides, Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson has proposed a June 2012 ballot measure to overhaul the city constitution – a plan that will include his twice-failed "strong-mayor" plan.

Kevin Johnson not giving up on Sacramento 'strong-mayor' proposal

By Ryan Lillis - Updated: Sunday, March 18 2012 - 8:46 pm

It's the worst-kept secret at Sacramento City Hall: Mayor Kevin Johnson intends to relaunch his drive next year to grant his office more power through a "strong-mayor" initiative. It's only a matter of when.

Marcos Breton: Sacramento arena effort out of mayor's hands

By Marcos Breton - Updated: Sunday, January 8 2012 - 10:02 am

If Mayor Kevin Johnson had succeeded in changing the rules to give him power above all others at City Hall, he would have unparalleled control over the effort to build a new downtown arena to save the Kings.