Airport Land Use Commission Shake UP
Tonight, according to the Vacaville Reporter, our own John Foster, chairman for the Airport Land Use Commission (ALUC) will probably be removed. This could be the beginning of the end for this meaningful commission and it's important work. The affect of removing John is not known but the reasons are clear. The Vacaville Mayor Len Augustine, Suisun's Mayor Pete Sanchez and Fairfield's Mayor Harry Price want him out due to the unfavorable ruling over a Super Wal-Mart.
The experience that I have had with John Foster has been through dealings with the city of Vacaville over the intention to build high density homes very near or in the protection zone of our airport. During our joint meeting with the ALUC, NTAAC, Vacaville city staff and Snell representatives, John made significant points and asked compelling questions about the illogical land use. He has always dealt with people and issues fairly. John has given the ALUC strong leadership and has benefited the health of our Solano County economy by being protective of Travis Air force Base. I caution Mayors Augustine, Price and Sanchez to be very careful with this. The public is watching and we can make a difference once we see what is happening. I encourage our County Supervisors to make an appeal to keep John on and congratulate him for the great job he has done. Any Comments.
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The experience that I have had with John Foster has been through dealings with the city of Vacaville over the intention to build high density homes very near or in the protection zone of our airport. During our joint meeting with the ALUC, NTAAC, Vacaville city staff and Snell representatives, John made significant points and asked compelling questions about the illogical land use. He has always dealt with people and issues fairly. John has given the ALUC strong leadership and has benefited the health of our Solano County economy by being protective of Travis Air force Base. I caution Mayors Augustine, Price and Sanchez to be very careful with this. The public is watching and we can make a difference once we see what is happening. I encourage our County Supervisors to make an appeal to keep John on and congratulate him for the great job he has done. Any Comments.
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Solano County Supervisors: www.nuttreeairport.com (hit county button) or www.solanocounty.com
Vacaville mayor: Len Augustine www.lenaugustine.com
FairField mayor: Harry Price harryp00@earthlink.net
Dixon mayor: Mary Ann Courville, mary161@aol.com
Suisun City mayor: Pete Sanchez psanchez@suisun.com
Rio Vista mayor: Eddie Woodruff, mayor@ci.rio-vista.ca.us
Benicia mayor: Elizabeth Patterson epatterson@ci.benicia.ca.us
Vallejo mayor Osby Davis mayor@ci.vallejo.ca.us
Vacaville mayor: Len Augustine www.lenaugustine.com
FairField mayor: Harry Price harryp00@earthlink.net
Dixon mayor: Mary Ann Courville, mary161@aol.com
Suisun City mayor: Pete Sanchez psanchez@suisun.com
Rio Vista mayor: Eddie Woodruff, mayor@ci.rio-vista.ca.us
Benicia mayor: Elizabeth Patterson epatterson@ci.benicia.ca.us
Vallejo mayor Osby Davis mayor@ci.vallejo.ca.us
I completely agree with your comments Dave. This action on the part of the mayors (and county supervisors if they go along) would make a complete mockery of the shabby lip service they give to protecting Travis Air Force Base and other valuable community assets. If this is the direction of their so-called economic development initiatives, I would publicly advise those in charge of Travis Air to begin planning their exit strategy immediately.
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Just an FYI, the Suisun City Council will be voting to over rule the Commissioner Foster and the Airport Land Commission’s vote that a proposed Wal-Mart Supercenter in Suisun which would be located at Highway 12 and Walters Road, a hundred or so yards from Travis. This is now a County issue, as the Foster and the Commissioners found the store will be a danger to public safety! Please attend the hearing at Suisun City Hall, 701 Civic Center Blvd, Tuesday, January 22nd at 5 PM and TELL THE COUNCIL NOT TO IGNORE THE COMMISSION’S RECOMMENDATION!
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just a thought, after reading all the comments from my frends at the Nut Tree airport and the Vacaville / Fairfield area I feel that there is a sinister plan that is in the works by some people in high places. It all adds up to the big land grab. I feel that the next big words we will here is eminent domain and there goes the Nut Tree airport.The signs are all there.
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