October 12, 2026 - REDDING — The Redding City Council on Monday approved a mid-cycle budget report and resolution that increases citywide appropriations by $4,281,210 for fiscal year 2025-26 while reducing them by $9,041,220 for fiscal year 2026-27, as staff presented updated figures showing tighter cash positions than earlier estimates. Vice Mayor Dr. Paul Dhanuka led the special meeting. Mayor Mike Littau was initially absent and joined remotely. Council members Tenessa Aud

Tenessa Audette Presented Budget Crisis Information to the Public (Image from Facebook Live Stream of Mountain Top Media) REDDING, Calif. — In a detailed presentation Monday evening, August 24, 2026, at Faith Community Church on South Bonnyview Road, Redding City Councilmember Tenessa Audette outlined her assessment of how missing, incomplete, and inaccurate budget reporting by city staff contributed to the approval of what she described as unsustainable employee raises, part

On December 3, 2025, the Redding City Council convened to appoint new leaders following the conclusion of Mayor Jack Munns's one-year term. In a 4-1 vote, council member Mike Littau, a local insurance agent, was selected as the new mayor. Dr. Paul Dhanuka was named vice mayor, and Aaron Resner was appointed mayor pro tempore. The process, which extended over 45 minutes, devolved into heated arguments about the proper method for selecting the mayor.

On March 13, during a budget workshop, Council Member Tenessa Audette noticed shifting claims about a budget gap—first $4M, then $8M. City Manager Barry Tippin insisted cuts could only come from police or fire. Audette raised questions about cash balances and inconsistent figures but got no clear answers, and was later prevented from asking questions when the budget passed 4–1.