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Board discusses 2026 legislative platform, signals opposition to Pelican Bay closure and seeks carve-outs for Last Chance Grade project
Summary
Supervisors reviewed a draft 2026 legislative platform, discussed opposing Pelican Bay closure, aviation fuel tax strategies, and asked staff to explore legislative or Coastal Commission approaches (including a 'pilot tunnel') to advance the Last Chance Grade transportation project.
County staff presented a draft 2026 legislative platform that includes advocacy priorities developed with state and federal advocates. The board discussed a range of infrastructure and corrections issues and asked staff to return with a finalized platform for adoption in December.
Supervisor Howard and staff described work with Caltrans and a recent trip to Japan that exposed tunneling…
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