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Workers and residents urge county to audit fairgrounds after horse‑racing operations halted; supervisors pledge housing and legal help
Summary
Public commenters told the Board the Alameda County Fairgrounds voted to end horse racing, eliminating hundreds of jobs; speakers demanded a financial audit and county oversight. Supervisors directed county agencies to coordinate rent support, legal assistance and employment services for affected families.
Several members of the public told the Board April 1 they and their families were harmed when horse‑racing and stabling activities at the Alameda County Fairgrounds were stopped.
Donald Smith told supervisors the fair board’s vote to end horse racing eliminated employment for "over 500 people," asked where state water board fines cited as the reason were documented, and urged the Board to enforce contract…
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