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Public commenters urge continued support for stalled housing project and dispute airport contracting

Atwater City Council · May 28, 2025
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Summary

Public commenters told the Atwater council that a proposed affordable-housing project lost a private developer due to funding gaps and that a long-running fixed-base operator at Castle is closing after an RFP; Supervisor Derek McDaniel defended the fairness of the procurement process.

During public comment the council heard a series of local appeals.

Robert Waldau, a landowner behind the planned 6-acre project, told the council that Chelsea's investment group has "decided not to move forward with the project" and asked the city to remain supportive and inquisitive as the capital stack and HCD engagement are pursued. "One of the largest funding sources for this project is…

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