The city has always been a hub of river transportation and is a major deep-water port connected to the Pacific Ocean. Sacramento's economy is highly diversified and, along with state government and military installations, its industries include aerospace, high technology, furniture, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, meat packing, and food processing of crops from the Central Valley.Elected in 2008 and reelected in 2012, Kevin Maurice Johnson is the first African American and Sacramento native to serve as mayor.
