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Kasey Reynolds

Mayor2022-2026

About

Kasey Reynolds' platform focuses on fostering community growth and promoting unity within the city of Chico. Her mayoral priorities center on bringing the community together while managing local development.

Campaign promises (1)

  • development
    Mayor Kasey Reynolds vowed to prioritize community growth and unity upon being elected.
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At a glance

News mentions
6

Term ending Dec 31, 2026.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
20
Total speaking time
3:35:56
Avg per meeting
10:48
Segments
5498

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Top issues during term (20)(General)

critical↓Aug 2026[17]

Lindo Channel Wildfire Risk and Encampment Mitigation

Utilizes existing public works and fire prevention funds allocated for fuel reduction in the channel.

critical↓Sep 2026[14]

Residential Readiness Program Phase III Code and General Plan Amendments

Potential long-term impacts on municipal housing production grants and development fee structures.

critical↑Apr 2026[11]

Downtown Revitalization Project

Project implementation will rely heavily on competitive state grant funding such as the Active Transportation Program.

critical↓Mar 2026[10]

City Manager Recruitment

The new city manager contract provides an annual base salary of $285,000, a $15,000 relocation allowance, and monthly vehicle and phone allowances.

high↓Mar 2026[7]

Active Litigation: Believe in Chico v. City of Chico

Potential legal defense costs and settlement liabilities depend on the litigation outcome.

medium↑May 2026[5]

candidate forum

This event is free to attend, so your wallet stays happy while you get informed.

high↓Aug 2026[5]

Local Road Safety Plan and Infrastructure Priorities

Adoption is a mandatory prerequisite for securing competitive state and federal highway safety grant funding.

medium↓Aug 2026[5]

Relocation of Blue Oak Charter School

Educational facility investment supporting community school infrastructure.

high↓Sep 2026[5]

Mobile Home Park Rent Stabilization Discussion Request

Potential future administrative costs if a rent stabilization program is developed.

medium↑Oct 2026[5]

resident complaint app

While setting up an app costs upfront money, it ultimately saves city staff time and labor expenses by cutting down on inefficient paperwork.

medium↑Dec 2025[5]

homeless services and city staffing

Expect some city funds to be redirected for the new trailer and legal services, but the long-term financial effects are still unclear.

high↓Feb 2026[3]

Commercial Cannabis Cultivation Regulation

Potential new tax revenues and economic activity from local cultivation and manufacturing.

high↓Apr 2026[1]

Jesus Center Substance Use Disorder Treatment Facility

Allocates $651,376.00 in restricted opioid settlement funds to local treatment infrastructure.

critical↓Feb 2026[1]

Outsourcing of Non-Public Safety Departments

Involves management of municipal expenditures and long-term pension liabilities totaling $180 million.

medium↓Apr 2025[0]

homeless services

It's a win-win, helping people find stability without breaking the bank.

medium↓Feb 2026[0]

Personnel and policy discussions

Your tax dollars are going towards a pay raise for a city official, and more spending could be on the horizon with these upcoming policy decisions.

medium↓Mar 2026[0]

public space use

The city's spending a chunk of change on this plaza project, but it could uncover some cool history that might attract tourists.

medium↓Mar 2026[0]

mental health diversion program

This could mean more people ending up in jail, costing taxpayers more.

medium↓Mar 2025[0]

State of the City address

The mayor's address suggests a positive financial outlook for the city, hinting at growth and stability.

high↓Apr 2025[0]

homeless settlement

The city's wallet is still open for the costs associated with the homeless settlement.

Decisions during term (2)

Recorded while Reynolds was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.