Tom Lasek says CDD's comments discourage public input on local area plan

Sep 5, 2026

Tom Lasek thanked supervisors for pledging not to approve a plan without community buy-in but said Community Development Department wording (e.g., "don't bother") and EIR timing create a perception that public comments are unlikely to be included, undermining participation.

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Tom Lasek told supervisors he appreciated the board's commitment not to approve a local area plan unless the community supports it, but he said the Community Development Department's repeated statements that changes would cost money or force an EIR restart discourages public involvement.

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