Episode #13 - Gillian Haen

In this episode of Community Builders, we sit down with Gillian Hayne, Chico’s new City Manager, for a conversation about local government, thoughtful growth, and what it takes to help a community move forward. Gillian shares the path that brought her from land-use planning to city leadership, the experiences that shaped her approach to problem-solving, and why returning to Chico feels so personal. With deep family ties to the area, she speaks about the small-town character, connection, and ...