The Paradise Town Council is comprised of five members elected by the community at-large to four year staggered terms of office. Council elections occur in even numbered years, and depending on the year submit three or four seats to the voters.

Each December, the Town Council selects one of its members to serve one-year terms as Mayor and Vice Mayor. The Mayor presides over the Council meetings, as well as serving as the Council's ambassador during their year at the hlem.

The Council meets in session on the second Tuesday of the month. Sessions generally begin at 6:00 p.m., and they are held in the Council Chambers at 5555 Skyway, Paradise, California.

The Town Council is the chief policy making body for the Town of Paradise. In that role, they establish priorities, set policy, and adopt programs. Approving the annual Town budget is one of the Council's most crucial and sweeping responsibilities.

 

Scott is a local business owner who was appointed to the Town Council in April 2002.  He was elected to office later that same year and returned to office by the voters in 2006. He is active in youth programs and sponsors the Midnight Movie - a monthly event that is free to local teens.  He, too, is involved with the California League of Cities.  Scott is affectionatley known as the Council 'techie', and keeps his peers informed about the latest technological advances.

Scott Lotter, Mayor

 

Joe is the newest Council member, joining the Council after the November 2008 election.  Joe previously served  4 years on the Planning Commission.  In addition to his success as a business owner, Joe follows in the familiies footsteps by being very community oriented.  He supports numerous community projects, events, and organizations.

 

 Joe DiDuca, Vice Mayor

 

Steve was first elected to the Town Council in 2004.  He was elected for a second term in 2008.  He served as Mayor for the 2007 term.  Steve, or Woody to his many friends, is active in youth programs  and other community events where high energy and enthusiam are needed.  He is also deeply involved with the League of California Cities, and is a member of the League's Sacramento Valley Division.

Steve "Woody" Culleton, Council Member

 

Retiring after 22 years in the Town Clerk's Office, 20 of those years as Town Clerk, Frankie took a very brief hiatus before being elected to the Town Council in 2006.  Her peers selected her to serve as Mayor for the 2009 term.  Frankie is currently chairing the town's 30th Anniversary Celebration Committee, and she is a Board member of the Boys and Girls Clubs of the North Valley.

Frankie Rutledge, Council Member

 Alan is the longest sitting Council member.  He was first elected in 1996, and began his fourth term with the November 2008 election.  He has served as Mayor for the 2000 and 2007 Council terms.  In addition to his Council responsibilities, Alan is the Board President of Youth for Change, a community based youth services organization serving both the Paradise and Chico areas.