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Lafayette council withdraws opposition to SB 79 after state narrows scope
Summary
The Lafayette City Council voted unanimously Sept. 8 to withdraw the city’s formal opposition to California Senate Bill 79 after recent amendments removed non‑urban "tier 3" counties from the bill’s scope.
Lafayette — The Lafayette City Council voted unanimously Sept. 8 to withdraw the city’s formal opposition to California Senate Bill 79 and to authorize a community announcement explaining changes to the bill and thanking local legislators for responding to concerns raised by the city.
Council members said the move follows amendments that removed "tier 3" (non‑urban) counties from the bill’s scope and added limited language addressing very‑high fire severity areas. Council discussion emphasized that Lafayette is no longer in the bill’s footprint but that wildfire and evacuation risks remain a top concern for future legislation.
The council’s…
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