Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg announces he will not seek reelection.
Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg announced that he will not run for reelection in 2024, but is open to serving at the state level, potentially as attorney general if Rob Bonta runs for governor. Steinberg previously served in the California State Assembly and Senate, rising to a leadership position as Senate president pro tempore. He cited his passion for mental health and mediation of big conflicts as potential future pursuits. Epidemiologist Dr. Flojaune Cofer has announced her candidacy for Sacramento mayor. Steinberg’s office has touted his leadership in enacting Measure U for investments in economic development, youth programs, and affordable housing.