The Windsor West Residents Group is a coalition of Sonoma County and Windsor citizens and businesses that are opposed to the high density Lytton Pomo's reservation development proposed on 50-acres of oak forest on the south side Windsor River Road, approximately 300 feet west of the Windsor Town limits. This website is dedicated to providing concerned citizens with information regarding the proposed development and how to oppose this time-sensitive issue.
The information has been gathered by various residents over the telephone or through personal contact and represents what we have been told by others or gleaned from secondary sources. We are busy separating the facts from opinions. Please read with this in mind.
The following is chronological information that has been gathered relating
to the Windsor West area.
Please forward any corrections, additions, deletions or suggestions
to windsorwest@sonic.net
Last update September 4, 2001, 6:00 PM
July 2, 2001 Sign posted on Windsor River Rd re the opposition to the Reservation.
July 20, 2001 KFTY News Interview
KFTY News came out the the
property and interviewed several neighbors regarding the proposed reservation
on the 50 acres of oak forest. The interview was telecast on the
evening news. Excellent reviews
July 28, 2001 Community meeting at the Windsor
Grange
This
was an informational meeting and well attended. The petition campaign
was started. Maps of the proposed site were displayed
and information packet was available. Petition
August 11, 2001 Community meeting at
the Windsor Grange
Petitions
were collected. There was a review of the Lytton Band of Pomo Indians
history and also a report on meeting with Rep. Thompson with two of our
members. Information was distributed regarding the Board of Supervisor's
meeting.
August 12, 2001 Flyer inserted in Press Democrat
In order to inform people
of this project, a flyer was inserted in the Press Democrat for the Windsor
area. Flyer
that was inserted.
August 14, 2001 Sonoma County Board of
Supervisor's Meeting
About
seventy people attended the Board of Supervisor's meeting, and three
of our members presented information that we wanted the Board of Supervisors
to be aware of and to support. 1600 signatures on petitions were
submitted opposing the reservation on Windsor River Rd. See
Newspaper articles on subject
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