Measure H was approved by 53% of Chico voters in the November, 2022 election. The money from Measure H is supposed to be used to support vital city services including: maintaining/repairing streets, storm drains, sidewalks, and fixing potholes; addressing homelessness; protecting 911 emergency response times; preserving the number of on‐duty police officers and fire fighters; maintaining/improving Bidwell Park, neighborhood parks, and funding other general services and essential activity. It is projected to add $24,000,000 annually to the City’s budget.
The Chico Avenues Neighborhood certainly has its share of infrastructure problems that Measure H could address. Many have been highlighted in the current “Mean Streets of Chico” series in the Chico Enterprise-Record. Let’s hope that the City will continue to address these issues and particularly our many Avenues potholes.