Chico City Council District 2 · Nov 3, 2026
Kasey Reynolds
Candidate for City Council District 2 (incumbent)
Kasey Reynolds, the incumbent, is running for Chico City Council District 2 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Shelby Hebert.
Ballots mailed · Mon, Oct 5, 2026
TodayChico's mayor since 2024 and District 2 councilmember, first elected to the City Council in 2018. Her family has run Shubert's Ice Cream in downtown Chico since 1938.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Mayor/Business Owner
- Campaign website
- www.kaseyforcouncil.com
Where Kasey Reynolds stands: positions on the record
Homelessness4 sourced positions
Says the council can end camping in public spaces while helping those who accept assistance.
“I believe we can be both compassionate and accountable by ending camping in our public spaces while helping those who are willing to accept assistance.”
Own statementButte County Voter Information Guide, Nov. 3, 2026 (candidate statements) · Aug 18, 2026
Voted yes on directing staff to begin enforcing rules that do not violate the Warren agreement and to bring back code changes (passed 4-3, August 2026).
Council voteChico City Council minutes, August 18, 2026 · Aug 18, 2026
Voted yes on declaring a local emergency over fire danger in and around the Lindo Channel (passed 6-1, August 2026).
Council voteChico City Council minutes, July 7 to August 3, 2026 · Aug 3, 2026
Voted yes on directing staff to close the Alternate Site when the Warren settlement expires and keep the Genesis shelter open (passed 6-0, May 2026).
Council voteChico City Council minutes, May 19, 2026 · May 19, 2026
Measure H1 sourced position
Voted no on a budget policy to dedicate 51% of Measure H funds to streets, roads and sidewalks (failed 3-4, May 2026).
Council voteChico City Council minutes, May 19, 2026 · May 19, 2026
Downtown streets1 sourced position
Voted no on approving Alternative 1, protected one-way bikeways on Main Street and Broadway (failed 3-3, April 2026).
Council voteChico City Council minutes, April 7, 2026 · Apr 7, 2026
Sewer rates1 sourced position
Voted no on sewer rate increases of 55% in each of the first two years (passed 4-3, June 2026).
Council voteChico City Council minutes, June 16, 2026 · Jun 16, 2026
City manager1 sourced position
Voted yes on approving Gillian Haen's contract as city manager (passed 5-2, July 2026).
Council voteChico City Council minutes, July 7 to August 3, 2026 · Aug 3, 2026
Budget1 sourced position
Voted yes on adopting the 2026-27 city budget (passed 6-1, May 2026).
Council voteChico City Council minutes, May 19, 2026 · May 19, 2026
Cost of living1 sourced position
Says she will oppose higher taxes and fees and cut red tape.
“I’ll fight higher taxes and fee, cut unnecessary red tape and make city hall work for taxpayers, not against them.”
Own statementKasey Reynolds campaign site
Public safety1 sourced position
Says fully funding the police department has been a top priority as mayor.
“As Mayor I have made fully funding our police department a top priority in order to enforce the initiatives that address the homeless crisis impacting our community.”
Own statementKasey Reynolds campaign site
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