Adam McElvain: He's going to vote for Schreder as Mayor, Sullivan as Vice Mayor, Winter as Pro Tem but notes things have been out of order for several years (when this happened: archive.redding.com/news/new-reddi…)
Also on consent, REU is dropping its reconnect fee & others Cathy Tipton, from Workers Benefit Council, speaking now on REU policies. She commends city for its actions but she's still pushing for reforms to help low-income customers
McAllister reading letter from People of Progress employee. Letter says many can't afford utility payments are having to choose between paying for power & food
McAllister now telling story of woman who mistakenly put wrong month on check, then went back to office to rewrite check. She was hit with a shutoff and reconnect fee, which she couldn't afford, he says
Speakers on the consent calendar are done. Winter now calling out a few items: - Increasing private security patrols on river trail and public facilities - Changes to unlawful solicitation laws - banning any soliciting that obstructs traffic
Schreder on REU: utility is eliminating some fees and continuing dialogue with reform advocates "We do have good rates but sometimes there are hardships we need to look at," Schreder says