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This public records request is to inspect documented expenses relating to the Tourism Fund, Country in Colusa event, the Watermelon Festival event, the 4th of July Fireworks, the Concerts in the Park, and the Recreation Program. This public records request is incomplete and documents are still pending from the City of Colusa. This document was updated on Sept. 8, 2021.

With an inquiry to the recent government funded events, officials stated that the events have been paid for by donors. In a public record request, this newspaper requested the amounts donated, and the names of the donors for transparency. This document was updated on Sept. 8, 2021.

After public questions arouse in regard to the City of Colusa holding alcoholic beverage licenses for their events, a public records request was submitted to the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control. This document was updated on Sept. 8, 2021.

This public records request (PART 2) was to inspect documents relating to the Tourism Fund, Country in Colusa event, the Watermelon Festival event, the 4th of July Fireworks, the Concerts in the Park, and the Recreation Program. This public records request is incomplete and documents are still pending from the City of Colusa. This document will be updated as we receive more information. This document was updated on Aug. 23, 2021.

This public records request (PART 1) was to inspect documents relating to the Tourism Fund, Country in Colusa event, the Watermelon Festival event, the 4th of July Fireworks, the Concerts in the Park, and the Recreation Program. This public records request is incomplete and documents are still pending from the City of Colusa. This document will be updated as we receive more information. This document was updated on Aug. 12, 2021.

This document includes the payments (warrants) issued for the City of Colusa included in the Aug. 17, 2021, Colusa City Council Agenda Packet. Updated Aug. 12, 2021

This public records request was initiated after the City of Colusa announced that administrators, and staff were accepting donations, gifts, and gratuities. The City of Colusa does not have a policy for donations, gifts, or gratuities. The city replied with the employee handbook that prohibits donations, gifts, and gratuities.

This public records request was initiated following the City of Colusa mentioning the application with the County of Colusa's CBDG Program that had not come before the public. In our findings, this application included information regarding the Cities Prop 68 funding and proponents of the Splash Pad.

The City of Colusa began showcasing several new domains, including discovercolusa.com. With no discussion during City Council meetings, we initiated this public records request to obtain critical information for public transparency. We requested website ownership information, website developer contracts, and more.

During the winter of 2020, the City of Colusa was promoting local businesses on its social media. While great for local businesses, the City of Colusa appeared to be choosing select businesses for this operation. We initiated the public records request to determine the means of advertising availability of the program, as well as program requirements and estimated costs. The City provided no estimated cost to the taxpayers to act as an advertising agency for private businesses.

This public records request inquires about the cities interest and business involvement with Facebook, Inc. The City of Colusa began purchasing, boositng, and sponsoring advertisements with the company. Facebook, Inc. does not have a business license in the City of Colusa.