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Friant Ranch Community Plan and Specific Plan Development

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Community sentiment

Supportive (3)Opposed (7)

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Public comments
10
Last 30 days
10

Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 20, 2026.

Public comments (10)

SupportiveBruce KennebrewOct 20, 2026

Expressed strong support for the Friant Ranch development as a great place for families and multi-generational housing.

Board of Supervisors — October 20, 2026 · 2:03:22 →
OpposedDaniel O'ConnellOct 20, 2026

Expressed concerns on behalf of Central Valley Partnership regarding outdated environmental data and lack of thorough analysis for Friant Ranch.

Board of Supervisors — October 20, 2026 · 2:04:32 →
OpposedGary LaskyOct 20, 2026

Representing the Sierra Club, he pointed out flaws in air quality modeling assumptions and urged rejection of the Friant Ranch EIR.

Board of Supervisors — October 20, 2026 · 2:06:54 →
OpposedKay BertkinOct 20, 2026

Expressed concerns about water availability, multi-year droughts, and traffic congestion related to Friant Ranch.

Board of Supervisors — October 20, 2026 · 2:09:02 →
OpposedEvelyn MoralesOct 20, 2026

Spoke on behalf of Leadership Council for Justice and Accountability, arguing that approving a luxury development while disadvantaged communities lack basic infrastructure is poor planning.

Board of Supervisors — October 20, 2026 · 2:11:26 →
OpposedSean ZweiflerOct 20, 2026

Urged the board to vote no due to water supply doubts, wildfire risks, and severe traffic impacts on Fryant Road.

Board of Supervisors — October 20, 2026 · 2:14:30 →
OpposedJohnny OsbornOct 20, 2026

A local resident and father living near Friant Road expressed concerns about well water impacts, air quality, and local wildlife.

Board of Supervisors — October 20, 2026 · 2:16:33 →
SupportiveFred FaisalOct 20, 2026

Chief water operator for Fresno County Water District 18 supported the project, stating it will significantly improve local water quantity and quality.

Board of Supervisors — October 20, 2026 · 2:19:00 →
OpposedRadley ReapOct 20, 2026

Argued that the county's EIR failed to properly assess new information, wastewater pond leakage, and changed drought conditions.

Board of Supervisors — October 20, 2026 · 2:21:16 →
SupportiveJeff RobertsOct 20, 2026

A former resident of Friant urged approval of the project, noting it will provide a crucial second access road for safety.

Board of Supervisors — October 20, 2026 · 2:23:22 →