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Richards Ranch Reorganization

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Last discussed Apr 7, 2026.

Public comments (6)

NeutralChun WuApr 7, 2026

Representing the City of Santa Maria, defended the fiscal studies and the arbitrator's selection of the city's tax exchange offer.

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS — April 7, 2026 · 1:50:31 →
ConcernedMichael StolteApr 7, 2026

Requested a continuance to June 9, 2026, arguing that county staff's fiscal analysis incorrectly assumed hypothetical county development revenues.

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS — April 7, 2026 · 1:56:53 →
SupportiveJeffrey PempsteinApr 7, 2026

Spoke on behalf of the National Association of Home Builders in support of the Richards Ranch project, urging the board to grant a continuance.

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS — April 7, 2026 · 1:59:33 →
SupportiveLori TamuraApr 7, 2026

Reviewed the six-year history of the Richards Ranch project and asked the board for a two-month continuance to resolve final tax exchange details.

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS — April 7, 2026 · 1:59:37 →
SupportiveJocelyn BrennanApr 7, 2026

Representing the Home Builders Association of the Central Coast, urged the board to support a continuance and approve the tax exchange.

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS — April 7, 2026 · 2:05:31 →
SupportiveDamian MavisApr 7, 2026

Highlighted the severe housing cost increases during the six-year delay of the Richards Ranch project and urged the board to continue the item.

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS — April 7, 2026 · 2:05:36 →