Although our local newspaper spins the story as a loss to Ventura, we have prevailed in protecting the public beach from development.
For now, at least.
According to Sunday's front page article, '
Strings on State Deed May Tie Up Ventura Beachfront Plan'
Jeff Lambert, Ventura community development director intends to go to Sacramento in the coming months for a face-to-face meeting to see if he can broker a compromise.
Meanwhile;
Paul Jenkin, environmental director of the Ventura County chapter of the Surfrider Foundation, said the deed restrictions were put in place for a reason, “to protect the public interest in our property.” He said Strickland’s bill was going to happen with little public awareness, for which he faulted the city.More here:
http://www.venturariver.org/2010/04/sb1001-giveaway-of-public-beaches.htmlYou can voice your opinion to city leaders by sending an e-mail to: council@ci.ventura.ca.us