August 19, 2025 — Council Recap: First Responder Fee Rescinded, Downtown Entertainment Zone and a Civic Auditorium Update Artwork

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August 19, 2025 — Council Recap: First Responder Fee Rescinded, Downtown Entertainment Zone and a Civic Auditorium Update

August 20, 2025 • City of Redding • Season 5 • Episode 28

In this episode Katie and Steve break down everything you missed from the August 19, 2025 City Council meeting.

From a unanimous vote to rescind the First Responder Fee (and refund residents who were billed) — to the first steps toward creating Entertainment Zones, and a plan to keep the Civic Auditorium open with some assistance — there was no shortage of action.

Plus, hear updates on flood emergency declarations, infrastructure repairs, local recycling contracts, and a parks system progress report from Community Services Director Travis Menne.

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