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Faced with the anticipation of overwhelming rejection by Solano County voters on the ballot, California Forever has pulled the plug on the East Solano Plan Initiative. The people have spoken and California Forever has been forced to withdraw their hastily drawn, poorly designed initiative, given a surefire loss in November.
Solano Together is proud of the people of Solano County for this amazing WIN. For the tireless advocates who engaged and educated the constituents, the brave local officials and community leaders who spoke out and denounced the project, and the resilient farmers who were on the frontlines against this harmful proposal.
Let’s be clear: California Forever knew that their guarantees were not binding. They knew the impact of their proposal on traffic, Travis Air Force Base, the environment, agriculture, existing cities, and more. Instead of taking the time to deeply engage in a transparent process of what their proposal means to the county, they decided to deceive the public to try and get the initiative passed.
We thank the Board of Supervisors for initiating the impact study that showed the negative impacts a project of this magnitude would have on Solano families.
Solano Together looks forward to continuing our local, community driven efforts to invest in the future of our county, including advocating for bringing more jobs and affordable homes to our existing communities while protecting farmland and open spaces through the renewal of the Orderly Growth Initiative by 2028.
Let's not kid ourselves, these billionaire investors will not give up so easily.
We need strong and continuous legislative backing and the public support of the legislature.
Hopefully we currently have such support.
Gordon
Given enough time and money , of course it is possible.
That however does not mean that it is desirable.
Gordon
Name calling serves no constructive purpose. Please refrain from doing it.
It would probably be best to direct well thought out comments to the Board of Supervisors and the Governor's Office.
Gordon
While the revised approach might appear as a temporary setback for California Forever, it actually signifies a substantial strategic advantage rather than just a delay. The agreement between the Solano Board of Supervisors and California Forever is not simply a pause but a crucial opportunity to enhance the project's foundation. By embracing the full County process, California Forever has the chance to fortify its position, cultivate broader community support, and refine the proposal for greater effectiveness and sustainability. This comprehensive approach will not only address concerns more thoroughly but also build a stronger, more resilient project that is better positioned for success in the long term.
Wealth is reflexively valorized so it's likely hard to resist the utopian blandishments of people like Sramek. But as with most situations - we have a choice; it's just that we defer to the so very impressive wealth.