Chico Schedules Community Meetings on Police Technology and Solar Project
Chico is hosting two community meetings: on Monday, September 21st, to review the Chico Police Department's use of automated license plate readers, and on Tuesday, September 22nd, at Lakeside Pavilion for Cenergy Power to discuss a planned solar farm off…
Chico Redding, CA, September 20, 2026 — Chico residents will have the opportunity to engage with local officials and developers on two significant community issues during separate public meetings scheduled for late September. The Chico Police Department will host a session to discuss its deployment of automated license plate readers (ALPRs), and Cenergy Power plans to present details regarding a proposed solar farm.
The first meeting, focusing on public safety technology, is slated for Monday, September 21st. This event will provide an overview and allow for community input on the Chico Police Department’s use of automated license plate readers. ALPR technology involves cameras that capture license plate information, which can be used for various law enforcement purposes, including locating stolen vehicles and identifying vehicles associated with criminal investigations. The details of how the data is collected, stored, and utilized by the department are expected to be a key part of the discussion.
The following day, Tuesday, September 22nd, will feature a community meeting hosted by Cenergy Power. This session, scheduled to take place at Lakeside Pavilion, will center on a planned solar farm project. Cenergy Power, a developer in the renewable energy sector, is expected to present plans for the solar farm, which is to be located off Skyway. Community members will have a chance to learn about the project’s scope, its potential environmental impact, and its integration into the local energy infrastructure. Such projects often involve discussions about land use, visual impact, and the benefits of renewable energy generation.
Both meetings aim to foster transparency and public participation in decisions affecting the Chico community. Specific times and further details for each meeting, including any registration requirements or specific agendas beyond the general topics, were not provided in the summary. Residents interested in attending are encouraged to seek additional information from the Chico Police Department and Cenergy Power respectively for precise location details, start times, and any specific materials that may be presented.
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