City councilor's proposal would fund community improvements in North Sacramento

North Sacramento has some of the highest poverty rates in the city, but now there's a new idea that could help generate millions of dollars for community improvements.

North Sacramento was once its own city until it was annexed by Sacramento in 1964. While newer parts of town like Natomas have modern streets and infrastructure, some parts of North Sacramento don't even have sidewalks or streetlights.

As North Sacramento community members light up their annual holiday tree, there is a new idea being unveiled to brighten up the neighborhood.

"This part of the city for too long has been overlooked," said Roger Dickinson, who represents the neighborhood on the city council.

North Sacramento was founded more than 100 years ago and has seen a number of setbacks in recent years, like violent