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Hilton’s Bold Plans and Closed Doors | Chico News
Steve Hilton, Republican gubernatorial candidate, rolled into Chico to unveil his bold agenda — slashing $150K in state income tax, killing the high-speed rail project, and launching an “Office of Fun and Freedom” to repeal laws he says stifle Californians’ lives. But when a local reporter pressed him on wildfire prevention and the FAIR Plan, Hilton shut down the conversation, with his assistant blocking further engagement — revealing a campaign focused on base mobilization over public scrutiny. With polls showing Xavier Becerra leading by nearly two-to-one, Hilton’s strategy seems clear…
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