City of Redding Podcast

July 15, 2025 — Council Recap: Tobacco Retail Rules, Energy Storage, and Fire Department Update

City of Redding Season 5 Episode 24

In this episode, Katie and Steve break down highlights from the July 15, 2025, Redding City Council meeting. Topics include:

  • New Tobacco Retail Licensing Ordinance: What’s changing for local tobacco retailers, why it matters, and how it’ll be enforced.
  • Energy Storage Project: How Redding Electric Utility is teaming up with regional partners to boost grid reliability.
  • Redding Fire Department 2025 Update: Current priorities and wildfire readiness.
  • General Fund Financial Report: A snapshot of where the City’s budget stands heading into the new fiscal year.
  • Sacramento River Drought Program: What it means for local water resource management.

Plus, updates on landscape maintenance district rates, a new subdivision on Jordan Lane, and more.

For full agenda details or to submit podcast questions, visit cityofredding.gov or email podcast@cityofredding.org.

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