History :

On July 1, 2003, after more than 20 years of advocacy, the City of Rancho Cordova officially incorporated, becoming the 478th city in the State of California. Located in the eastern part of Sacramento County,Rancho Cordova is a community with a rich history dating back to the first 12 miles of railroad in California, a thriving military base in its time, and the home of a successful aerospace industry.

The community chose to incorporate in order to retain the existing identity and quality of life of the area, to increase representation and accessibility of local government, to provide greater control over local land use, planning, and regulatory matters, and to provide an increased level of service to Rancho Cordova residents.