Doctor with hand in local politics announces 2024 Sacramento mayoral campaign

The 2024 Sacramento mayoral race has officially begun, with local epidemiologist Dr. Flojaune Cofer becoming the first person to announce their candidacy. Cofer kicked off her campaign Wednesday afternoon with a speech at city hall in front of dozens of supporters. In addition to her work in the medical field, Cofer currently serves as the senior director of policy for the nonprofit Public Health Advocates, and she was also the chair of the Measure U Community Advisory Committee. Measure U was a half-cent sales tax expansion that was meant to help develop underserved neighborhoods in the city. More here: http://www.kcra.com/article/sacrament-mayor-race-2024-flojaune-cofer/43650433