FPPC Investigates Chico Councilmembers Over Downtown Project Votes
The Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) has opened a new investigation into Chico councilmembers Addison Winslow and Bryce Goldstein concerning alleged conflicts of interest related to their votes on the Downtown Revitalization Project.
Chico Redding, CA, October 31, 2026 — The Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) has initiated a new investigation involving two Chico city councilmembers, Addison Winslow and Bryce Goldstein. The inquiry centers on allegations of conflicts of interest tied to their participation in votes concerning the Downtown Revitalization Project.
Specific details regarding the nature of the alleged conflicts of interest were not immediately available. The investigation is being conducted by the FPPC, a state agency tasked with enforcing political ethics laws in California.
The focus of the inquiry is on votes cast by Councilmembers Winslow and Goldstein related to the Downtown Revitalization Project. The FPPC will examine whether any actions taken by the councilmembers constituted a violation of state conflict-of-interest laws.
At this stage, the FPPC has only announced the opening of the investigation. Further information regarding the scope, timeline, or potential findings of the inquiry has not been released. The councilmembers’ involvement is in their official capacity as elected officials of the city of Chico.
The Downtown Revitalization Project is a municipal initiative aimed at improving the city’s downtown area. The project’s details and progress have been subjects of public discussion and council deliberation. The investigation by the FPPC is a separate process from any city-level review or public commentary on the project itself.
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