Jack Munns
Candidate for City Council (At-Large), Redding
Jack Munns was born and raised in Redding before relocating to Reno, Nevada, in 1981, where he worked in the casino industry. He joined the Reno Police Department in 1989, earning a bachelor's degree in criminal justice while serving as an officer, and later completed a master's degree in social work. He has served on the Redding City Council since being elected in November 2022, and served as Mayor from December 2024 to December 2025.
Positions in brief
No campaign website or issues platform could be found for Munns; his public record consists of his official council biography and liaison duties to city and county boards and commissions.
Munns' official City of Redding biography describes his path from a Redding upbringing to a law-enforcement and social-work career in Reno before returning to serve on the Redding City Council. He serves as a liaison to various city and county departments, boards, and commissions. No dedicated 2026 campaign materials or issues page could be found.
On the issues
- Taxes & Cost of Living
Supports closing Redding's budget deficit through an efficiency study and holding vacant positions open, while protecting core services.
“Redding faces a budget deficit, like most California cities. Jack is meeting it head-on — implementing an efficiency study and holding positions vacant to close the gap — while protecting the core services families rely on.”
Source → - Infrastructure & Transportation
Wants to maintain and modernize roads, water systems, and other basic infrastructure so the city keeps pace with growth.
“Maintain and modernize the roads, water, and basics residents rely on, so the city keeps pace with its growth.”
Source → - Housing & Homelessness
Favors pairing accountability with real pathways to treatment, shelter, and services to move people off the street.
“A social worker's approach: accountability paired with real pathways to treatment, shelter, and services that move people off the street.”
Source → - Public Safety & Policing
Backs the police and fire departments fully and prioritizes keeping emergency response times low in every neighborhood.
“Our first responders — police and fire — keep Redding families safe. Jack backs them fully, keeps response times low, and makes sure every neighborhood feels secure, day and night.”
Source → - Economy & Jobs
Wants to support small businesses and employers that create local jobs, and reduce regulatory red tape.
“Support the small businesses and employers that create good local jobs, and cut the red tape that gets in their way.”
Source → - Housing & Homelessness
Wants to expand housing options so families, workers, and young people can afford to stay in Redding.
“Expand housing options so families, workers, and young people can afford to stay and build a future in Redding.”
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