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Black Resiliency Project tackles social problems across demographics

Black Resiliency Project tackles social problems across demographics

Changemakers: Chico-based leaders work to support North State families
Changemaker is an occasional ChicoSol series about community members working for the betterment of others. We’re running this story for the Fourth of July and the nation’s 250th anniversary to honor the contributions made by African American organizations. As an African American woman who has lived in rural Butte County, Rachel Morton knows what it means to be a person …

Divided City Council approves hire

The Chico City Council approved the appointment of Gillian Haen as the new city manager at its July 7 meeting.

Mayor Kasey Reynolds and councilmembers Tom van Overbeek, Addison Winslow, Bryce Goldstein and Katie Hawley voted in favor of the appointment, while councilmembers Dale Bennett and Michael O’Brien were opposed.

During public comment, several Chico residents voiced concerns about Haen’s appointment, citing lawsuits related to her tenure as assistant city manager in Vallejo and arguing that the proposed compensation package is too high.

Haen is serving as assistant city manager in Vallejo and will start her new position in Chico on July 27.

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