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Committee receives Fairgrounds quarterly report as parents raise alarm over new fair dates
Summary
The Finance and Government Operations Committee received the Santa Clara County Fairgrounds quarterly report; staff outlined a dual track master plan and potential private investment while public commenters, including FFA families, urged the county to address a proposed change of fair dates that they say would prevent seniors from participating and impose financial losses.
The Santa Clara County Finance and Government Operations Committee on Dec. 16 received the quarterly report on the county fairgrounds as staff described plans to "activate the core grounds" and begin a 12‑month master planning process while parents and FFA families warned a proposed date change would imperil youth participation.
Deputy County Executive Consuelo Hernandez told the committee the office is pursuing a two‑track approach: work to activate the fairgrounds’ core operation now while selecting a consultant for a broader master plan that will factor in market feasibility and the site’s emergency response role. Hernandez said there are "real opportunities" for private investment, including community dollars for kitchen…
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