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Contact:
Ed Wilson
Don Drysdale
Carrie Reinsimar
(916) 323-1886 |
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State Senator
Michael J. Machado, a family farmer
in Linden who chairs the Senate
Committee on Revenue and Taxation and
Senate Subcommittee on Delta Resources:
"The richness of the Central Valley is a
reflection of its agricultural
tradition. The preservation of farmland
enhances our economic vitality, as well
as our quality of life."
Assemblymember Barbara Matthews,
a resident of Tracy who chairs the
Assembly Committee on Agriculture and
the Assembly Select Committee on the
Future of Farming in California: “The
resolution reached in Lathrop not only
addresses the city’s plans but also
permanently shields some outstanding
farmland from future development. I hope
to see more outcomes like this in the
future.”
Richland Planned Communities Senior
Vice President Stephen Thurtle: “Our
aim here was to be responsible citizens
and good neighbors. There was tremendous
communication and cooperation from all
parties involved, and we’re very pleased
with the way things worked out.”
Lathrop Vice Mayor Kristy Sayles:
“I am happy anytime that more land is
preserved than developed. I wish more
communities understood the importance of
preserving agricultural land.”
Lathrop Community Development
Director Marilyn Ponton: “The City
of Lathrop is pleased to be a part of
this historic event. This is a win-win
situation for both the developer and the
community.”
Central Valley
Farmland Trust Executive Director Bill
Martin: “The easement placed on the
Mainstone property and held by the
Central Valley Farmland Trust is
significant in several ways: First, it’s
our first easement in San Joaquin
County. Second, it’s the result of a
monumental effort by multiple
individuals, entities, jurisdictions and
agencies. And third, it’s the largest
Williamson Act easement exchange of
record. We’re also pleased that the
money remains in San Joaquin County
versus going to the state general fund
with no farmland preservation provided.”
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