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Williamson Act non-renewal near Sonora

Summary

Two landowners made opposite moves: the Kowalczyk-Keagy family exited a 200-acre ag preserve near Sonora, while the Moyle family enrolled roughly 971 acres near La Grange. Both passed easily with no opposition.

At a glance

Total mentions
1
Last 30 days
1

Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 21, 2026.

Impact analysis

💰Financial impact

Non-renewal phases out reduced ag property taxes over roughly ten years; the new contract preserves reduced assessments on about 971 acres.

✅Who benefits

The Kowalczyk-Keagy and Moyle families, whose property options change as requested.

⚠️Who could be affected

Anyone concerned about the long-term loss of protected agricultural land near Sonora may see this as a step backward.

Mentions & discussions (1)

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