Part 1 of Essay
Chico California is a unique place. As many have put it, "it is the biggest small town in America." This status is un-preservable because as Chico grows it will take on more of the crime and congestion that larger cities must deal with. Though the unique nature of the town may be preserved by controlling the architectur ....

Part 2 of Essay
.... but that is changing, as it is harder and harder to locate a business in town. We need to make Chico a place where people want to raise their children, where they want to build their lives. People have told me, and I agree. Chico is a fun place to live. That is the side we need to put forward. We have a large community that feels like a small town, but that will not stay, much as we may like it. It is also not conducive to growth or industry. We must remind ourselves that Chico is truly a small city, and ....