Mayor Message

Progress, perserverance and pipelines

Wow, I can’t believe a year has passed since the last Ridge Rising Guide, and as a year ago, we’re celebrating our traditions, Gold Nugget Days, Chocolate Fest, Party in The Park, and Johnny Appleseed Days. The Town is working hard on our recovery; remember—this is a marathon not a sprint. New businesses and old businesses are coming/reopening in town. Big Lots will be opening in the immediate future in the old Rite Aid building and another big box retailer is seriously looking to open in Paradise. We are still in constant communication with Adventist Health working to see if it makes sense for them to open some type of emergency room and/or hospital. We truly believe it is needed and will continue our work with them on that project. We are making great strides with the City of Chico on our principles of agreement on the pipeline to their sewer treatment plant and our Environmental Impact Report should be finished this summer.

Our underground work is moving along well. I know it has a huge impact on this community, but I want to thank everyone for their patience and understanding. Remember how beneficial this project will be not only for our safety but also aesthetically. Repaving on Skyway from the Crossroads to just beyond Holiday Market is scheduled for this fall. So much is happening on our public safety front. FEMA has awarded us 2.2 million dollars to install an emergency warning system; we expect construction to start this summer. We were also awarded a $615,000 grant to replace our police and public works radio system that was heavily damaged in the Camp Fire. This will also help us bring our police dispatch services back inhouse. In addition, we are purchasing new state-of-the-art police Steve Crowder body cameras, dash cams, and two license plate readers. Mayor, Town of Paradise Our schools are doing amazing things with their new construction and upgrades. Just another reason why you would want to live on the Ridge. Paradise Recreation and Park District is working on a plan to purchase property on the perimeter of town to create a green belt for citizens to enjoy as well as providing a fire break. Our progress is tremendous and our future is bright. Thank you all for staying the course and believing in Paradise.