Local officials in cities near California Forever are starting to warm to negotiations involving potential annexation to bolster their tax bases and address dwindling revenues. Suisun City officials have directed their city manager to explore this option, while the Fairfield Mayor expressed interest in working with California Forever to attract defense tech firms. Both cities are in early discussions and face concerns about transparency and the detailed implications for local governance and development over time, as any annexation process may require years and careful planning.
"This isn't about Suisun City trying to do a land grab," Prebula told KQED. "It's about us doing it for our own survival and for the future for our residents."
In a statement to KQED, California Forever spokesperson Julia Blystone said the company is "committed to working with all stakeholders to build a stronger Solano County."
During her presentation to the council, City Manager Kristina Miller reminded the public that annexation would "take years to complete" and that anywhere in the process, there can be changes.
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