District 5 Council Member· 2024-2028
Katie Hawley
Chico
About
Katie Hawley's campaign focused on progressive ideas for Chico, with a specific emphasis on environmental issues such as addressing climate resilience.
Campaign promises (1)
- environmentKatie Hawley campaigned on the necessity of addressing climate resilience within the city.
Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 20
- Total speaking time
- 3:12:08
- Avg per meeting
- 9:36
- Segments
- 2490
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Top issues during term (20)(General)
homelessness services
The city's spending on these shelters is ongoing, but it's a necessary cost to keep people off the streets.
Residential Readiness Program Phase III Code and General Plan Amendments
Potential long-term impacts on municipal housing production grants and development fee structures.
homeless services and city staffing
Expect some city funds to be redirected for the new trailer and legal services, but the long-term financial effects are still unclear.
Downtown Revitalization Project
Project implementation will rely heavily on competitive state grant funding such as the Active Transportation Program.
Lindo Channel Wildfire Risk and Encampment Mitigation
Utilizes existing public works and fire prevention funds allocated for fuel reduction in the channel.
public space use
The city's spending a chunk of change on this plaza project, but it could uncover some cool history that might attract tourists.
Local Road Safety Plan and Infrastructure Priorities
Adoption is a mandatory prerequisite for securing competitive state and federal highway safety grant funding.
homeless services
It's a win-win, helping people find stability without breaking the bank.
City Manager Recruitment
The new city manager contract provides an annual base salary of $285,000, a $15,000 relocation allowance, and monthly vehicle and phone allowances.
Street tree maintenance and PG&E tree removal friction
Contractor work covered under existing programs; no new costs cited.
resident complaint app
While setting up an app costs upfront money, it ultimately saves city staff time and labor expenses by cutting down on inefficient paperwork.
Mobile Home Park Rent Stabilization Discussion Request
Potential future administrative costs if a rent stabilization program is developed.
Relocation of Blue Oak Charter School
Educational facility investment supporting community school infrastructure.
Commercial Cannabis Cultivation Regulation
Potential new tax revenues and economic activity from local cultivation and manufacturing.
candidate forum
This event is free to attend, so your wallet stays happy while you get informed.
Outsourcing of Non-Public Safety Departments
Involves management of municipal expenditures and long-term pension liabilities totaling $180 million.
Active Litigation: Believe in Chico v. City of Chico
Potential legal defense costs and settlement liabilities depend on the litigation outcome.
Jesus Center Substance Use Disorder Treatment Facility
Allocates $651,376.00 in restricted opioid settlement funds to local treatment infrastructure.
Valley's Edge lawsuit
This lawsuit could cost taxpayers a bundle if the city loses, or it could save us money by preventing a controversial project.
public defender services
This could save the city money in the long run by making the system more efficient.
Decisions during term (2)
Recorded while Hawley was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
General Plan Consistency Finding for Blue Oak Charter School
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICO CALLING A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION ON NOVEMBER 3, 2026, FOR THE PURPOSE OF ELECTING THREE MEMBERS REPRESENTING DISTRICTS 2, 4 AND 6, TO THE CITY COUNCIL AND REQUESTING CONSOLIDATION OF…
Voting record (0)(General)
No votes found matching General.