Collinsville legislation

Secretary-Treasurer of the California Conference of Machinists opposed the bill absent binding labor standards and union neutrality commitments from California Forever and contractors.

A realtor warned the bill diminishes county land-use authority and sets a precedent that could affect any community next.

The former supervisor/assessor recounted the history of Orderly Rose/Measure protections, Flannery land purchases and NDAs, and urged a no vote.

The Rio Vista councilwoman supported shipbuilding but opposed the legislation, calling it a possible Trojan horse for a data center and citing Rio Vista impacts.

A Sheet Metal Workers Local 104 representative asked the board to condition support on the AFL-CIO/Metal Trades labor standards, including local hire and apprenticeships.

A Save the Bay policy associate warned a large shipyard would require significant dredging without environmental review, harming the Bay-Delta estuary.

An environmental planner said the short public review window was inadequate, Mare Island was wrongly omitted, and reliance on the 2008 EIR doesn't meet CEQA standards.

Restore the Delta's policy manager opposed the trailer bill process, inadequate tribal consultation, and siting shipbuilding in the ecologically sensitive Delta.

A Vallejo native called California Forever "a predator and not a partner" and cited risks to Travis Air Force Base operations.

Representing the Solano Together Coalition's 50-plus partners across the political spectrum, urged the board to reject the "last-minute backroom deal."

Highlighted residents commuting out of county for better jobs and permitting challenges that make the county seem unfriendly to employers.

The Suisun City councilwoman said she supports jobs and economic development but wants the county to proceed at its own pace through its own processes.

A Fairfield council candidate urged a no vote, saying if jobs are needed they should go at Mare Island.

A UC Davis scientist cited his research on how the project would block the delta breeze and raised concerns about the groups backing the project.

A 40-year Fairfield resident said most registered voters can't attend meetings but will oppose the project, citing endangered species, drought and road funding.

A Meridian Road resident who took the day off work said she felt unrepresented and that "the vultures are circling us."

A retired pastor and former public official commented in support of the proposed legislation.