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Surplus Land Act Frustrations: 'Square Peg in a Round Hole' Blocks Housing

Senator Serrato vents on SB1145, slamming the Surplus Land Act's inflexibility for forcing unwanted projects and delaying sensible developments like Concord's naval base redevelopment, highlighting state-local tensions.

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Senate Local Government Committee
🇺🇸 15 Apr 2026 · 2:49
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