Just
as it seems like we may be pulling out of one of the worst economic recessions
to hit during our lifetimes, the City of Chico faces a financial crisis that has
many of us reeling. With the interruption and/or reduction of key City
services, such as police and fire, we're questioning the impact on our
businesses and on our families. We wonder: what does this mean for me?
Because
I sit in the shadow of City Hall on a daily basis -- literally hunkered down in
the Old Municipal Building as questions and concerns fly -- I feel a great sense
of responsibility and urgency to help businesses and members of our community
understand not only what's going on but what's to come.
In
many ways, it's business as usual for us. We provide our members with
extraordinary opportunities to connect, learn, and make a difference. That's
our job. But, we're juggling issues on an advocacy level that are profoundly
significant and unpredictable right now...issues that have enormous impact on
the health and vitality of our economy and rest largely in the hands of our City
staff and Council.
Most
of my work is done behind the scenes and I share my opinions and suggestions
with our policy makers regularly. But, the best thing I can do at times is to
simply get out of the way and let the businesses -- you -- speak directly.
After all, the voice of business belongs to all of us.
To
that end, I encourage you to attend our Lunch Hour with the City Manager on
Thursday, July 25th, at noon. Brian Nakamura will be joined by Mark Orme,
Assistant City Manager, and Chris Constantin, Administrative Services Director,
and all have pledged their time and expertise to you during this Q&A
session. Seating is limited so let me know right away if you'd like to
attend.
I'm
counting on you!
~
Katie
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