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Folsom Council opposes SB 802, citing concern over state‑mandated JPA and loss of local control

Folsom City Council · February 10, 2026
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Summary

After a briefing on Senate Bill 802 (Ashby), which would create a regional housing and homelessness authority with powers over local funds and mandated JPA membership, the council voted unanimously to oppose the bill, saying it would erode local control and could risk litigation and loss of local funds.

Desmond Perrington, planning manager in the community development department, briefed the council on Senate Bill 802 (Ashby), which in earlier drafts proposed creating a Sacramento Area Housing and Homelessness Authority to administer federal and state homelessness funds and to centralize regional housing…

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