Paradise council votes to rename chambers for Congressman Doug LaMalfa after brief objection

Mayor Crowder proposed renaming the town council chambers in honor of Congressman Doug LaMalfa, saying LaMalfa was "instrumental in our recovery effort" and had helped secure federal funding and resources for Paradise's post-fire recovery. Crowder said, "All of our $200,000,000 we got from HCD came through federal government... our congressman ... was a tireless advocate."

One council member said the council chambers are "the people's house" and preferred recognizing the congressman by naming another facility such as the resiliency center; the member said they would abstain from the vote on principle. Despite the objection, Mayor Crowder moved and the council approved the renaming by roll-call vote.

The council did not rescind any prior facility names and directed staff to implement the signage change at the council chambers entrance.