Public pushes back on new fees for Scout Cabin use

Parents, scouts, and community members packed the Colusa City Council chambers Tuesday to oppose proposed weekend rental fees for the historic Scout Cabin. Speakers urged the city to keep access free for local Scout troops, citing the cabin’s 75-year history as a community-built space. City officials said the Scouts have never been charged and are exploring a nonprofit waiver to formalize that practice. Residents, including Cynthia White, called for greater transparency, saying policies should be written and consistent for all groups. The council will revisit the issue at a future meeting.