Anna Rohrbough for Folsom

There is something special happening at Castle Park this weekend and I hope you will come be part of it.

This project brings together three of my favorite things.

1. The joy you feel when you pass by Castle Park and see families, kids, and neighbors enjoying a space that belongs to all of us.
2. Community involvement and service above self. Neighbors showing up for each other and building something together.
3. And yes, the goats across the street quietly cheering us on while the work gets done.

Castle Park has always been a community built space and this next chapter continues that tradition. Whether you can give an hour or a full shift, your help matters.

We are building together Friday, Saturday, and Sunday and I would truly love to see you there.

Thank you to the volunteers who have already come out and thank you to those joining us this weekend rain or shine. Thank you also to our City staff for all their hard work helping make this possible.

This is something you will never regret being part of. I look forward to seeing you there.

It was a packed house at our campaign kickoff for 2026. I was incredibly touched by those willing to invest in me, our campaign and the future of Folsom. The venue was so amazing and the gals that pulled it together hit it out of the park. My husband gave a wonderful introduction. I just couldn’t feel more blessed and happy about the start of this campaign and the support and love I feel! Let’s Gooooooooo! Visit electanna.com.

I wrote an opinion piece in the Folsom Times about school transportation and traffic in our community. Sharing it here for anyone interested.

Cutting School Bus Routes Could Make Folsom Traffic Worse
By Anna Rohrbough, Folsom Vice Mayor

The possible elimination of several school bus routes in the Folsom Cordova Unified School District has become a growing concern among parents in our community.

For many families, bus service is not a luxury. It is how students safely get to and from school. When routes are removed, the burden shifts directly onto parents and our already congested roadways.

Like many districts across California, FCUSD has faced challenges hiring and retaining bus drivers. Recruitment is influenced by more than just market conditions. Compensation, working conditions, and whether transportation staff feel valued as part of the school system all play a role when districts compete for qualified drivers.

Ultimately, the main argument for eliminating these routes comes down to money.

Like every public agency, the district must make choices about how limited resources are allocated. District information indicates the change would reduce general fund costs by approximately $104,000 to $120,000 after state transportation reimbursements and other offsets are applied.

In a district with a budget of hundreds of millions of dollars, the question for families is whether roughly $100,000 in savings is truly where transportation for students should be cut.

It is also important to acknowledge that districts must prioritize transportation for students with special needs. California law requires those services, and ensuring those students have safe and reasonable transportation times is the right priority.

But when those necessary adjustments lead to other routes being eliminated, families deserve a clear explanation of how those decisions were made and whether other options were considered.

For many parents, particularly families living south of Highway 50, transportation is not just a convenience. It is a practical necessity for getting students safely to school while balancing work schedules and daily responsibilities.

District data indicates that approximately 190 students currently rely on these routes, including students traveling to Folsom High School and Sutter Middle School.

When bus service disappears, the impact is felt immediately by those families.

The State of California does not mandate general school bus service. But that does not mean districts should treat transportation as optional. For many families, it is essential infrastructure that supports student safety, reduces traffic congestion, and helps ensure equitable access to education.

It also has a direct impact on traffic in our community. When bus routes disappear, more families are forced to drive their children to school. That means longer drop-off lines and more traffic on already busy streets.

For residents who experience the daily traffic impacts around our schools, this matters.

Reducing bus service does not solve transportation challenges. In many cases, it makes them worse.

This is why budget priorities matter. Every school district must make difficult financial decisions, but those decisions should reflect the needs of students and families first.

When families are already paying significant taxes to support public education, it is reasonable to ask whether student transportation should be one of the last things cut rather than one of the first.

School board members ultimately have the authority to set those priorities through the budgeting process. Parents who care about bus service should attend upcoming school board meetings and make their voices heard.

Cutting School Bus Routes Could Make Folsom Traffic Worse – Folsom Times The possible elimination of several school bus routes in the Folsom Cordova Unified School District has become a growing concern among parents in our community.