Deceptive Petition Gathering in Solano County, California
Residents in Solano County, California, were misled by petition gatherers who were collecting signatures for a zoning initiative by Silicon Valley billionaires under the guise of other causes like improving roads and preventing benefit cuts. The billionaires aim to rezone land for a new city development, but residents felt deceived and pressured to sign petitions with misleading information.
Key Points
- Silicon Valley billionaires seek to rezone land in Solano County for a new city development
- Residents encountered petition gatherers misrepresenting the purpose of the petitions
- Petition gatherers used misleading tactics to collect signatures for the zoning initiative
- Residents expressed outrage and frustration after realizing they were misled
Pros
- Residents are becoming aware of deceptive tactics used by petition gatherers
- Increased scrutiny on petition signature collection may lead to more informed decision-making by residents
Cons
- Residents felt pressured and deceived into signing petitions for causes they did not support
- Lack of transparency from the Silicon Valley billionaires behind the zoning initiative