The Farmers Had What the Billionaires Wanted


Tech billionaires are buying up farmland in Solano County, Calif., to build a new city, but local farmers are resisting. Flannery Associates, controlled by Jan Sramek, spent millions trying to buy every farm, sparking feuds and lawsuits. The company's plans, backed by Silicon Valley billionaires, aim to build a city of 400,000. The locals are skeptical, and a proposed ballot initiative to amend growth laws is expected to face resistance. The article delves into the conflict between the tech investors and the long-standing farming community, highlighting the tensions and legal battles that have arisen.



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