💛 Episode 15: In this episode, we talk with Patrick Piatt, Community Development Director for the City of Oroville, about the city’s new biomass energy project and what it means for Oroville and the future of Butte County.Patrick oversees planning, building, economic development, annexations, and citywide branding initiatives, and brings a unique blend of big-picture thinking and practical execution to his work. He shares how growing up in Southern California shaped his heart for the environment, and how that passion now fuels his commitment to creating resilient industries and fostering inclusive economic growth in Oroville.This conversation explores sustainability, leadership, and stewardship—what it looks like to plan not just for today, but for generations to come and why Patrick’s approach embodies the very heart of what this podcast is about. 💛Learn more at: https://www.orovilleca.govAt Hearts of Gold, we sit down with people whose hearts for their community, their work, and their neighbors are making a real difference. These are conversations with leaders and everyday community members who often work behind the scenes - people who pair care with commitment and vision with action.Each episode is about more than a job title or a project. It’s about the values, stories, and convictions that shape how people show up for the places they love. We believe those stories matter and that when we listen closely, we learn how to build stronger, more hopeful communities together.Join Erin and Jaymes Lackey for our hyper-positive regional podcast highlighting local individuals in Northern California who have a Heart of Gold.👉 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share to support local stories that matter.This episode is sponsored in part by Miller Glass & Erin Lackey Photographyhttps://millerglass.comhttps://erinlackey.comFor more information on how to get involved with Hearts of Gold Podcast, visit us at our website: https://www.heartsofgoldmedia.com