District 3 Council Member· 2021-2028
Dale Bennett
Chico
About
Dale Bennett's campaign platform centers on the continued progress of Chico, with a primary emphasis on improving public safety and addressing the challenges of homelessness within District 3.
Campaign promises (1)
- public-safetyDale Bennett campaigned on moving the city forward with a focus on public safety and addressing homelessness.Related votes
Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 20
- Total speaking time
- 1:09:27
- Avg per meeting
- 3:28
- Segments
- 1004
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Top issues during term (9)(Parks Rec)
Bidwell Park E-Bike and Motorized Recreation Device Regulations
No direct cost cited; enforcement depends on existing (thin) ranger staffing.
Park Communication and Public Engagement
Potential future costs if dedicated communication resources or tools are implemented.
Ashes Scattering Policy in Bidwell Park
None or negligible administrative costs covered by existing staff resources.
Park operations and Caper Acres improvements
$20,000 in private donations plus $10,000 each for vegetation management and trails; Cal Trout funded the new Lot E sign.
Sycamore Pool Sediment Removal and Water Quality
Staff utilized overtime and dedicated resources to complete urgent dredging before summer road projects.
Alcohol Service at Chico Creek Nature Center
CARD anticipates increased rental revenue to help offset community programming costs, with no direct financial impact or revenue increase expected for the city's general fund.
Volunteer Program Impact (PALS)
Over $500,000 in equivalent labor value provided to city park maintenance.
Bidwell Park Commercial Tour and Event Permits
Generates permit fee revenue for the city while requiring private organizers to cover insurance, security, and cleanup costs.
Depot Park Transfer to CARD
Shifts ongoing maintenance funding obligations to CARD under intergovernmental agreements.
Decisions during term (0)
Recorded while Bennett was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
No decisions found matching Parks Rec.
Voting record (0)(Parks Rec)
No votes found matching Parks Rec.