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Former mayor sues over downtown revitalization voting

Former mayor sues over downtown revitalization voting

FPPC opens investigation into mayor’s alleged conflict of interest
The former mayor of Chico, Ann Schwab, has filed a lawsuit against Mayor Kasey Reynolds, alleging that Reynolds should have recused herself from voting on the downtown revitalization project, according to filings in Butte County Superior Court. The lawsuit alleges that Reynolds has a financial interest involved with the subject matter of the vote. Reynolds co-owns a business downtown, Shubert’s …

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Patrice reports on the former mayor’s lawsuit against the current mayor over Reynolds’ voting participation on downtown revitalization. Mayor Kasey Reynolds is also under investigation by the FPPC because of allegations that she should have recused herself.

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Reader Comments

May 08
“Ann’s actions show a commitment to transparency. Council decisions have sometimes occurred while potential conflicts of interest were overlooked. Certain members take an assertive approach, and some council members may lack sufficient…”
Scott Rushing on Former mayor sues over downtown revitalization voting
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“I heard rumblings a couple of years ago about conflict between the Farm Bureau and the CSUC Ag Department, but no details. This was during the time of the environmentalist and citizen-led…”
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