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National Public Radio visited Santa Ynez…Listen to the story [8/24/2005] Sign a letter to the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors—they need to hear from you NOW Testimony of Valley Groups before U.S. Senate Committee. [6/2/2005] Check here periodically for news about the Santa Ynez Valley Concerned Citizens coalition and our campaign. SUNDAY April 4, 2010 The Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians have announced their purchase of 1390 acres [the same property as referenced above in addition to the remainder of Camp Four] from the family of the late Fess Parker. Our decision to purchase this land was made as a tribe, stated Vincent Armenta, tribal chairman. The land is historically important to our tribe and we are excited to own it.All the land within the valley is significant to us. Although the sale price was not disclosed, the figured was rumored to be approximately $40 million. According to Santa Barbara County, this property is regulated by the Williamson Act and is currently restricted to agricultural use or open space. It should be noted that in 2009 , the Chumash Tribe strongly [and unsuccessfully] supported Senate Bill 170, which would in effect have simplified and accelerated the process by which Tribal government would be able to cancel Williamson Act contracts on land they purchase. |
