The Office of Nighttime Economy serves as a liaison between Sacramento’s nightlife and hospitality industry, the community, and City departments. The Office supports a safe, vibrant, inclusive, and well-managed nighttime economy.

Sacramento’s nightlife and hospitality businesses support the city’s economy, culture, and identity by creating jobs, attracting visitors, and providing spaces for entertainment, connection, creativity, and community.

The Office coordinates City services, programs, and partnerships that support responsible growth, public safety, quality of life, and a thriving nighttime economy. We also help nightlife and hospitality businesses, workers, performers, patrons, and residents better navigate City services and connect with available resources.

The creation of the Office of Nighttime Economy reflects Sacramento’s role in a growing international movement of cities taking a more proactive approach to managing life after dark. More than 80 cities worldwide have established nighttime economy leadership positions or dedicated teams to address the unique opportunities and challenges associated with nighttime activity.

These efforts bring together government, businesses, residents, and community partners to support safer and more welcoming public spaces, a strong nighttime economy, improved mobility, and a better quality of life for those who live, work, and visit the city after dark.

About us

The Office of Nighttime Economy develops and coordinates strategies that support Sacramento’s nighttime economy, cultural vitality, public safety, and quality of life.

As Sacramento’s nightlife and entertainment options continue to grow, the Office serves as a central point of contact for nighttime economy issues and works across City departments as a coordinator, collaborator, mediator, and policy partner.

The Office helps connect and align efforts across departments including:

• Community Development
• Police
• Fire
• Public Works 
• Economic Development
• Convention & Cultural Services

The Nighttime Economy Manager also works closely with nightlife and hospitality businesses, residents, community organizations, and other partners to address challenges, identify opportunities, and support a safe, vibrant, and well-managed nighttime economy.

On June 24, 2025, the Sacramento City Council approved an ordinance establishing designated Entertainment Zones to support local businesses, encourage economic activity, and create more vibrant public spaces during special events.

Within approved Entertainment Zones, licensed bars, restaurants, and wineries may sell alcoholic beverages in approved open containers for consumption within the designated outdoor event area. The program gives event organizers and businesses greater flexibility to create engaging, walkable experiences while maintaining appropriate permitting, public safety, and operational requirements.

The ordinance was developed by the City’s Office of Nighttime Economy in partnership with the Entertainment Services Division.

The Office of Nighttime Economy completed a comprehensive assessment of Sacramento’s social and nighttime economy to understand better its strengths, challenges, and opportunities for continued growth. The assessment examined the conditions that shape Sacramento after dark and provided recommendations to support a safer, more vibrant, inclusive, and well-managed nighttime economy.

The findings continue to guide the Office’s priorities, partnerships, programs, and long-term strategies to strengthen Sacramento’s nighttime economy.

As part of the assessment process, the Sacramento Sociable City Summit was held on November 29, 2023, bringing together community stakeholders to review findings, share perspectives, and identify opportunities for action.

Summit highlights include:

• 35 participants representing a broad cross-section of Sacramento’s nighttime economy, including nightlife and hospitality businesses, Property and Business Improvement Districts (PBIDs), law enforcement, economic development, transportation, code compliance, and other community partners.
• Facilitated discussions focused on Sacramento’s strengths, emerging challenges, and opportunities to improve the nighttime experience for businesses, workers, residents, and visitors.
• The summit marked the 27th Sociable City assessment gathering and the 17th conducted on-site, contributing Sacramento’s experience to a broader national conversation about effective nighttime economy management.

In May 2025, the Office of Nighttime Economy, in partnership with the Responsible Hospitality Institute (RHI), hosted the Sociable City Academy and Summit in Sacramento.

The three-day event brought together leaders from across the country working in nightlife management, public safety, economic development, city planning, business district management, and hospitality operations. Through workshops, case studies, site visits, and facilitated discussions, participants shared strategies for creating safer, more vibrant, and better-managed nighttime economies.

Hosting the summit also gave Sacramento an opportunity to showcase local programs, partnerships, venues, and investments shaping the city’s nighttime economy.

Program highlights included:

• Innovation: Short talks and in-depth workshops featuring emerging practices in nighttime economy management. 
• Sacramento Showcase: A look at the evolution of Golden 1 Center and its broader impact on downtown Sacramento and the nighttime economy.
• California Showcase: Discussion of collaborative efforts to modernize alcohol licensing and better support evolving development and hospitality needs.
• Breakout Sessions: Technical seminars and case studies focused on practical challenges and solutions. 
• Trendspotting: Facilitated discussions examining emerging issues and opportunities affecting cities after dark. 
• Mobile Workshops: On-site learning experiences at Sacramento venues including Channel 24, Harlow’s, Mango’s, La Cosecha, and Torch Club.

Hundreds of nighttime economy professionals and public-sector leaders gathered in Sacramento to exchange ideas, share best practices, and collaborate on strategies for effective nighttime governance and management.

Attendees represented a broad cross-section of the field, including local government professionals working in economic development, planning, police, fire, code compliance, and city attorney offices, as well as representatives from Property and Business Improvement Districts (PBIDs), hospitality organizations, and nightlife and entertainment businesses.

The summit created a national and international forum for sharing practical approaches to building safer, more vibrant, and better-managed nighttime economies.

The Office of Nighttime Economy provides training, educational opportunities, and practical resources to support Sacramento’s nightlife and hospitality businesses.

Programs are designed to help business owners, managers, and employees strengthen operations, improve safety and preparedness, better understand City requirements, and respond effectively to challenges that can arise in nightlife and hospitality settings.

The Office works with City departments, public safety agencies, industry partners, and community organizations to connect businesses with relevant expertise, tools, and best practices that support a safe, welcoming, and well-managed nighttime economy.

Staff information

Tina Lee-Vogt, Nighttime Economy Manager

Tina Lee-Vogt leads the Office of Nighttime Economy and was appointed Sacramento’s first Nighttime Economy Manager in September 2022.

Tina has managed the City’s Entertainment Permit Program since 2009, overseeing the review, approval, issuance, and administration of entertainment permits for businesses throughout Sacramento. She also leads an interdepartmental team that coordinates responses to nightlife and entertainment-related issues and has worked closely with Police, Fire, Community Development, and other City partners to develop programs and resources for the hospitality industry, including the City’s Pubs, Clubs, and Bars training.

With more than 30 years of City service, Tina has held roles in Police, Neighborhood Services, Finance, and other areas of municipal government. She also serves on the board of the NITECAP Alliance, a national organization focused on nighttime economy, culture, and policy.

John Adair, Administrative Analyst

John Adair joined the Office of Nighttime Economy in 2023 as an Administrative Analyst. He brings more than 24 years of experience in customer service, real estate, nonprofit management, and community engagement.

In his role, John supports the Office’s work with nightlife and hospitality businesses, City departments, community partners, and industry organizations. His work includes research, stakeholder engagement, program development, communications, training initiatives, and coordination around issues affecting Sacramento’s nighttime economy.

John also serves on the NITECAP Alliance board, helping connect Sacramento’s work with broader national efforts to strengthen nighttime economy management.

City of Sacramento Registered Private Patrol / Security List

Do you need private registered patrols or security guards for your business? If so, they must be approved by the City of Sacramento. Please check the conditions of your Entertainment Permit for specific security requirements. For the most up-to-date list, please email nighttime@cityofsacramento.org.