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Council Member· 2024-2028

Paul Dhanuka

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At a glance

News mentions
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Term ending Dec 31, 2028.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
16
Total speaking time
2:01:52
Avg per meeting
7:37
Segments
2093

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Top issues during term (12)(Development)

high↑Oct 2026[19]

Bethel Collyer Drive Campus phasing and traffic mitigation

Bethel funds significant off-site road and water improvements, including a relocated booster pump station and upsized 16-inch water lines.

high↓Jun 2026[18]

Redding Oasis Center commercial development

Further delays add carrying costs for the developer and postpone new commercial development and jobs near Oasis Road.

medium↓Aug 2026[10]

Stillwater Business Park Buildout and Venture Parkway

Unknown — sale price and terms were negotiated in closed session.

high↓Sep 2026[6]

Data Centers and AI Development in Redding

A data center could bring large capital investment but few permanent jobs; opponents warn of water, power, and property-value costs.

medium↑Oct 2026[5]

public safety incidents tied to New Life Discovery Project housing program

The city could face higher emergency-response and policing costs if the calls keep piling up, plus potential legal or liability expenses depending on how it handles the program.

medium↓Sep 2026[5]

Park Marina / Riverfront Redevelopment Delay

high↓Mar 2026[3]

Woodlands housing conditions complaint

low↓May 2026[2]

Streamlining routine floodplain permits

Could save staff hours and applicant costs on routine floodplain permits.

medium↓May 2026[2]

Outdoor construction storage in the 100-year floodplain

No direct cost to taxpayers; the applicant keeps impervious surface under 2,500 square feet to avoid triggering stormwater treatment requirements.

high↓Jun 2026[2]

Downtown entertainment zone performing well

It could bring more revenue to downtown bars, restaurants, and event organizers—and more tax dollars to the city—but may also add costs for policing and cleanup.

medium↓Mar 2026[1]

Churn Creek Commons 16-lot subdivision and rezone

The project would add 16 homes to the neighborhood, with the developer citing an affordable homeownership opportunity between single- and multi-family price points.

medium↓May 2026[1]

Federal Housing and Community Development Funding

$1.16 million in federal grants for housing and community programs.

Decisions during term (2)

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Voting record (0)(Development)

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