Building Bridges is a campaign to bring the
North State together by focusing on what unites us rather than what divides us.
We strive to create a space where people can disagree while still respecting one another as human beings.
We have the opportunity in the North State to choose to listen to each other and create a culture of respect, belonging and civility.
Building Bridges is a non-partisan effort.
Will you join us and help create a new chapter of hope for our communities?
Attend an Upcoming Listening Session
Want to Help Shape Our Community? Our Listening Sessions are a space for your voice to be heard. We gather in smaller groups of 15 or fewer, with no set agenda, to discuss our aspirations for our community. We've had a great turnout so far, and we look forward to meeting and hearing from more of you!
Stay tuned for upcoming sessions in 2026!
Watch a Learning Lounge
The Power of Civic Engagement - Learning Lounge
Watch the recording here!
Othering: the Dangers of Exclusion & Divisiveness - Learning Lounge
Watch the recording here!
Curiosity over Judgment - Learning Lounge
Watch the recording here!
Emotional Regulation - Learning Lounge
Watch the recording here!
Healthy vs. Destructive Dialogue - Learning Lounge
Watch the recording here!
Bridging from Your Core Values - Learning Lounge
Recording coming soon
We All Belong - Learning Lounge
Recording coming soon
Missed a Learning Lounge? Access the full list of recordings here!
Attend a Public Meeting
One of our goals through Building Bridges is to increase participation in the civic process by making it easy for everyone to engage. Check out the list of upcoming public meetings where your voice can make a difference! All community members are encouraged to attend, share their perspectives, and be part of important conversations.
Click on the drop-downs below for details on meeting schedules.
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Board of Supervisors (BOS) - Meets on Tuesdays at 9:00 a.m. at the Board Chambers, 1450 Court Street, Suite 263, Redding.
Note: Meets 2-3 times monthly; three evening meetings per year at 5:30 p.m.
January 6, 2026
January 13, 2026
January 27, 2026
February 3, 2026
February 10, 2026
February 24, 2026
March 3, 2026
March 10, 2026
March 24, 2026
April 7, 2026
April 14, 2026
April 21, 2026
May 5, 2026
May 12, 2026
May 19, 2026
June 2, 2026
June 9, 2026
June 16, 2026
June 23, 2026 (Budget Hearings)
July 7, 2026
July 14, 2026
July 21, 2026
August 4, 2026
August 11, 2026
August 25, 2026
September 8, 2026
September 15, 2026
September 22, 2026
October 6, 2026
October 13, 2026
October 20, 2026
November 3, 2026
November 10, 2026
November 17, 2026
December 1, 2026
December 8, 2026
December 15, 2026
Shasta County Office of Education (SCOE) - 2nd Wednesdays at 5:30 pm at The Professional Development Center, 2985 Innsbruck Drive, Redding.
January 14, 2026
February 11, 2026
March 11, 2026
April 8, 2026
May 13, 2026
June 10, 2026
July 8, 2026
August 12, 2026
September 9, 2026
October 14, 2026
November 11, 2026
December 9, 2026 (Starts at 4:30 p.m. with Budget Study Session)
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Redding City Council - 1st and 3rd Tuesdays at 6:00 p.m. at Council Chambers, 777 Cypress Avenue, Redding.
January 6, 2026
January 20, 2026
February 3, 2026
February 17, 2026
March 3, 2026
March 17, 2026
April 7, 2026
April 21, 2026
May 5, 2026
May 19, 2026
June 2, 2026
June 16, 2026
July 7, 2026
July 21, 2026
August 4, 2026
August 18, 2026
September 1, 2026
September 15, 2026
October 6, 2026
October 20, 2026
November 3, 2026
November 17, 2026
December 1, 2026
December 15, 2026
Shasta Union High School District- 2nd Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. at Shasta Learning Center Board Room, 2200 Eureka Way, Redding
Note: No July meeting; December on the 3rd Tuesday.January 13, 2026
February 10, 2026
March 10, 2026
April 14, 2026
May 12, 2026
June 9, 2026
July - No Meeting
August 11, 2026
September 8, 2026
October 13, 2026
November 10, 2026
December 15, 2026 (3rd Tuesday)
Gateway Unified School District - 3rd Wednesdays, Open Session 4:30 p.m..
at the District Office Board Room, 4411 Mountain Lakes Blvd, Redding.January 21, 2026
February 18, 2026
March 18, 2026
April 15, 2026
May 20, 2026
June 17, 2026
July 15, 2026
August 19, 2026
September 16, 2026
October 21, 2026
November 18, 2026
December 16, 2026
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Anderson City Council- 1st and 3rd Tuesdays at 5:30 p.m.at the Council Chambers, 1887 Howard Street, Anderson.
January 6, 2026
January 20, 2026
February 3, 2026
February 17, 2026
March 3, 2026
March 17, 2026
April 7, 2026
April 21, 2026
May 5, 2026
May 19, 2026
June 2, 2026
June 16, 2026
July 7, 2026
July 21, 2026
August 4, 2026
August 18, 2026
September 1, 2026
September 15, 2026
October 6, 2026
October 20, 2026
November 3, 2026
November 17, 2026
December 1, 2026
December 15, 2026
Anderson High School Board - 3rd Wednesdays at 6:00 p.m. at the Anderson Union High School Library, 1471 Ferry Street, Anderson
January 21, 2026
February 18, 2026
March 18, 2026
April 15, 2026
May 20, 2026
June 17, 2026
July 15, 2026
August 19, 2026
September 16, 2026
October 21, 2026
November 18, 2026
December 16, 2026
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Shasta Lake City Council - 1st and 3rd Tuesdays at 6:00 p.m. at the Council Chambers, 4488 Red Bluff Street, Shasta Lake.
Note: Meetings televised on Comcast Channel 181January 6, 2026
January 20, 2026
February 3, 2026
February 17, 2026
March 3, 2026
March 17, 2026
April 7, 2026
April 21, 2026
May 5, 2026
May 19, 2026
June 2, 2026
June 16, 2026
July 7, 2026
July 21, 2026
August 4, 2026
August 18, 2026
September 1, 2026
September 15, 2026
October 6, 2026
October 20, 2026
November 3, 2026
November 17, 2026
December 1, 2026
December 15, 2026
Want to suggest a meeting that isn’t listed? Send us an email!
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Download our Building Bridges Toolkit
Our free Building Bridges toolkit is grounded in an othering and belonging framework, which helps analyze how social divisions are maintained and how they can be bridged. It includes:
Valuable resources for both self-development and group exercises
Exercises that will help you listen empathetically and approach differences with curiosity rather than judgment
Useful tools for daily interactions with friends, family, coworkers—anyone!
Download our Building Bridges Toolkit to learn more and begin implementing bridge-building in your daily life.
Engage with the material by reading a book from our reading list!
1. Stepping Forward: Richard C. Harwood
2. Unleashed: Richard C. Harwood
3. High Conflict: Amanda Ripley
4. I Never Thought of it That Way: Monica Guzman
5. How to Know a Person: David Brooks
6. Dare to Lead: Brene Brown
7. Atlas of the Heart: Brene Brown
8. How to be an Antiracist: Ibram X. Kendi
9. How to be a (Young) Antiracist: Ibram X. Kendi & Nic Stone
10. The Sum of Us: Heather McGhee
11. The Tyranny of Merit: Michael J. Sandel
12. The Politics of Resentment: Katherine J. Cramer
13. Rest is Resistance: Tricia Hersey
14. The Four Agreements: Don Miguel Ruiz
15. White Fragility: Robin Diangelo
16. The Body Keeps the Score: Bessel Van Der Kolk, M.D.
17. The New Civic Path: Rich Harwood
18. Where We Stand Class Matters: Bell Hooks
19. Building a Vibrant Community: Quint Studer
20. Hearticulations: Jeff Brown
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Questions?
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