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Proposed sewer rate program raises unexpected conflict-of-interest question

Proposed sewer rate program raises unexpected conflict-of-interest question

What exactly is a “conflict of interest”?
A moment during the May 19 Chico City Council meeting took many observers by surprise. That moment came after Councilmember Katie Hawley proposed a sewer rate assistance program for low-income residents that might help them as sewer rates climb during the coming years. Hawley also suggested the program might use the PG&E rate assistance eligibility criteria. And then Councilmember Tom …

City Council meets June 2

The Chico City Council will consider a proposal to expand downtown free parking at its meeting at 6 p.m. June 2. The proposal comes from the Property-Based Improvement District (PBID) that represents downtown property owners.

The Council will also likely approve a municipal election on Nov. 3 for the three City Council seats representing districts 2, 4 and 6.

The Council meets at 421 Main St.

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May 31
“Tired of wealthy white privileged old men ruling your life? Time to step up and vote them out this November!”
Dave Garcia on Proposed sewer rate program raises unexpected conflict-of-interest question
May 31
“I was at that meeting. The comment itself was inappropriate and unnecessary. These are supposed to be nonpartisan council seats, and we should be discussing the issues our city is facing. As…”
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