General Info

Founded in 1860, the City of Chico is one of the largest cities in Butte County, Calif. The city operates various departments, such as municipal, police, human resource, risk management, planning services, finance and fire. Its finance department s responsibilities include revenue and expenditure accounting and annual budget preparation. The city s redevelopment department offers development, reconstruction and rehabilitative services for residential, commercial, industrial and retail areas. It works on the construction and development of roads, bridges, sewers, storm drains, airports and parks. The city maintains Bidwell Park, which serves as a venue for mountain biking, horseback riding and hiking. Its police department offers law enforcement services and maintains a staff of more than 150 police officers, dispatchers and support personnel. City of Chico is located in Chico, Calif.