1/22/20 Mayor's State of the City 2020

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MAYOR RANDALL STONE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

January 16, 2020

MAYOR STONE ANNOUNCES STATE OF THE CITY ADDRESS

CHICO — Mayor Randall Stone is announcing the annual State of the City Address to update

the public on key issues facing Chico’s finances, housing, homelessness, public safety

administration, and to begin a discussion on how the administration plans to address these

concerns. The event is free, and no RSVP is necessary for the 6PM address on Wednesday,

January 22nd in the Chico City Council Chambers, 421 Main Street in Chico.

Over the next several months, the Mayor will lead four town hall meetings throughout the city to

ensure residents have an opportunity to learn more about the upcoming 2020 budget and some

ways the City will address fiscal, housing, and public safety challenges – including

environmental safety – over the next budget cycle.

“Our community has been in recovery for the last year and is emerging resilient and thriving,”

said Mayor Stone. “With housing and homelessness driving public safety concerns, it is critical

that we have an open and honest conversation with residents from throughout the city; with

department directors, community leaders, and other stakeholders to craft solutions that will make

our community stronger and work more effectively for all of our neighborhoods and all our

community members.”

While Mayor Stone will highlight the financial performance of the City, his Address will focus

on the City’s housing affordability crisis, homelessness, public safety, and environmental

initiatives. Mayor Stone will provide an overview of the 2020 budget discussions by outlining

the City’s existing financial plans as well as ideas the City is considering for addressing its

budget constraints.

To ensure all interested residents have a chance to tune in regardless of attendance, the State of

the City address will be live-stream broadcast from the Council Chambers on Wednesday,

January 22nd, at 6:00PM and broadcast on cable access channel 11. The City will be providing a

live-stream feed from its website.

For updates and details on the State of the City address and the town halls, please visit the City

of Chico website at www.ChicoCA.gov and follow the City of Chico on Facebook.

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