Mayor Message

in the early 1970’s, the 4.3 mile Paradise Memorial Trail was established, and renamed the “Yellowstone Kelly Heritage Trail” in 2017. The ruts of the Overland Stage route through Paradise were paved long ago, but visitors will continue to visit this unique locale, finding delight in its beauty and a warm welcome in its people. On November 8, 2018, Paradise, Magalia and its neighbors were devastated by the most destructive wildfire in California history. As we evolve and rebuild, we invite you to explore our remarkable community of indomitable pioneers. Letter from Mayor Greg Bolin

Whether Ridge-born, newly replantthe Town Council continues to focus on ed, or back to rebuild, the people of trees, weeds, and the RV ordinance. Paradise Paradise are unwaveringly resilient. residents with dead and dying trees on their We love our town, and we have pioneered a property have access to helpful resources new normal. Despite all odds, we persevere and information. The Town of Paradise is for family, for friends, and for a community also conducting ongoing research to better we call home. understand the barriers property owners are This year, like many, we’ve experienced currently experiencing in the rebuild process. challenges. Months of uncertainty from a Looking back on 2020, we truly have many global pandemic are now amplified with things to celebrate. Milestones include devastating fires in nearby towns. These the rebuilding of commercial buildings, events are just plain tough to handle after significant grants to rebuild our schools, and everything else. And yet, we have weathered the siren warning system. In addition, over bigger storms—and come out stronger for 1200 building permit applications have been them. This years’ hurdles will be no different. received and approved! We are closing in on We will remain strong and help our neighbors, 400 homes completed and the pace continues as they helped us. The Camp Fire clearly to increase. demonstrated how tight-knit a community The future will no doubt continue to surprise we truly are; we will come through this us, and we know there will be more unknowns current year closer than ever. As always, the to face. And yet, with each new house built, main priority of the Town Council is the safety each new business opened, we have hope. and wellbeing of Paradise, and we’ll continue We will continue to rebuild as a community. to navigate the pandemic and fire safety with Together, we will come home. our residents as the top priority. As we move forward in the recovery process, Greg Bolin, Mayor, Town of Paradise

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