SOLANO COUNTY, Calif. — California Forever, also known as the East Solano Plan, will no longer be on the November 2024 ballot for Solano County voters.
Mashburn says a discussion with California Forever CEO Jan Sramek led to an agreement the measure will be withdrawn from the 2024 ballot.
California Forever will now apply for a General Plan & Zoning Amendment, and proceed with preparation of a full Environmental Impact Report and the negotiation and execution of Development Agreement.
Mashburn says California Forever will reimburse the county for costs of this work and supervisors will no longer act to place the measure on the ballot Tuesday.
Mashburn wrote, in part:
“…announcing last year that California Forever would seek a vote on the November 2024 ballot, without a full Environmental Impact Report and a fully negotiated Development Agreement, was a mistake. This politicized the entire project, made it difficult for us and our staff to work with them, and forced everyone in our community to take sides.
Delaying the vote gives everyone a chance to pause and work together, which is what is needed – not a fight between friends throughout the County on both sides of the issue. With the ballot measure off the table, it will be far easier for county staff to work with California Forever. It also creates an opportunity to take a fresh look at the plan and incorporate input from more stakeholders.”
Sramek’s statement says they intend to bring the full package back for approval in 2026.
They intend to host community workshops to help design community benefits as well as hear suggestions for improving the plan as the other components are being worked on.
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