Ironhouse Sanitary District (ISD) intends to develop Jersey Island. The plans call for a wild animal park, residential development, and some recreational use. ISD submitted the proposal to Contra Costa County (CCC) for review. CCC is opposed to the concept because of the environmental dangers of the development of the Sacramento Delta. I agree.
The ISD letter alluded to Jersey Island being a financial burden to ISD. I often wonder if the City of Oakley should merge with ISD to alleviate its economic difficulties. I wonder why combining the two public entities did not occur when the City was incorporated.
Below is a link to ISD’s letter to CCC. Also, there are two links to CCC’s response to ISD’s letter.
George Fuller, Ed.D.
City Councilmember, City of Oakley, CA
