Council selects Lataw as mayor in 4–1 vote after contested reorganization

Dec 2, 2025

After extended debate about rotation and public trust, the City of Redding City Council voted 4–1 to make Michael Lataw mayor, Paul Danuka vice mayor and Aaron Resner mayor pro tem for a one‑year term.

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The Redding City Council completed its annual reorganization on Dec. 2, advancing Michael Lataw to mayor with a 4–1 vote after about an hour of debate over whether to follow a strict rotation or give the role to the highest vote‑getter.

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