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Phil Pluckebaum
2024 - Present
2028
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Phil Pluckebaum is a member of the Sacramento City Council in California, representing District 4. He assumed office on December 10, 2024. His current term ends in 2028.
Pluckebaum won election to the Sacramento City Council to represent District 4 in California outright in the primary on March 5, 2024, after the general election was canceled.
Pluckebaum completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Phil Pluckebaum's career experience includes working in healthcare management.[1]
Elections
2024
See also: City elections in Sacramento, California (2024)
Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for Sacramento City Council District 4
Phil Pluckebaum won election outright against incumbent Katie Valenzuela and J. Marilynn Mackey Meyer in the primary for Sacramento City Council District 4 on March 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Phil Pluckebaum (Nonpartisan)  | 50.6 | 9,366 |
 | Katie Valenzuela (Nonpartisan) | 46.2 | 8,542 | |
| J. Marilynn Mackey Meyer (Nonpartisan) | 3.2 | 593 | ||
| Total votes: 18,501 | |||
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Endorsements
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Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Phil Pluckebaum completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Pluckebaum's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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Phil rebuilding McKinley Park playground For the last eight years, Phil has served as an appointee to the Sacramento Planning and Design Commission working to shape Sacramento’s growth to benefit residents and businesses.
He served on the board of the River Park Neighborhood Association for six years as a tireless advocate for safety, protecting the American River, and public amenities in his neighborhood.
In addition to public service, Phil is a project manager for UC Davis Health, where he works to expand and improve the health care system serving the Sacramento region.
Phil has been dedicated to the education of his children. Both of his children attended local public schools where he took an active role on the school SITE council, curriculum committee, and coached youth soccer.
Phil is married to his best friend Toni for more than 20 years and has two children who are now adults.
In his spare time, Phil enjoys riding his bike along the American River trail and exploring the many fantastic local eateries around Sacramento.- Safe Neighborhoods Protecting our community is my top priority. Many are concerned about the escalation in crime and too many feel that the city is not fulfilling its duty. I will work with our public servants, especially firefighters, law enforcement officers, and emergency outreach staff, to ensure they have the resources to be responsive and protect the safety of all Sacramentans.
- Breaking the Cycle of Homelessness I am dedicated to responding to the homelessness crisis, which has reached unprecedented levels in our city. The human suffering and impacts on our communities are unacceptable and require urgent attention. It's time for bold action to create affordable housing and transition the unhoused off the streets and back onto a path of stability and self-sufficiency.
- Affordable Housing We must create more affordable housing options for all income levels. Sacramento possesses enormous potential to tackle the affordability crisis while maintaining its status as one of the most livable cities in California. That's why I’m passionate about amplifying our efforts to increase housing options for residents and families of all income levels.
Sacramento's strength lies in its vibrant local businesses, including its exceptional restaurants, unique boutique shops, thriving breweries, cozy coffee shops, and diverse nightlife options. Helping our local businesses recover is important as we move beyond the pandemic; it is imperative that we prioritize supporting our local businesses to ensure their success, growth, and longevity.
I believe in leadership through service and as your next City Council member, I will work hard for you. I will place a strong emphasis on listening to and addressing the concerns of our community members. I believe in working collaboratively with residents and organizations to effectively address Sacramento’s problems.
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Candidate Sacramento City Council District 4 |
Officeholder Sacramento City Council District 4 |
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Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on January 29, 2024
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| Preceded by Katie Valenzuela |
Sacramento City Council District 4 2024-Present |
Succeeded by - |
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