The California Association for Local Economic Development (CALED) encourages strong support of SB 747 (Caballero). The bill takes measurable steps to improve the Surplus Land Act (SLA) as it effectively provides clarification on lease provisions, necessary exemptions for transit and agency uses, and eliminates inefficiencies for affordable housing developments. It also prioritizes economic development by reaffirming the Economic Opportunity Law, thus helping local governments acquire and dispose of property to create economic opportunities for their residents. SB 747 seeks to help stabilize and grow local economies and maximize local economic development efforts. Learn more about the bill and join CALED in support of SB 747. Download sample support letters below:
- Sample Support Letter (Direct Download)
- CALED’s Support Letter (PDF)
About CALED
The California Association for Local Economic Development (CALED) is California’s premier economic development association and one of the largest economic development associations in the nation. CALED’s 800+ members working hard to help businesses thrive so they can create economic opportunity for all and grow state and local economies. Since its creation in 1980, CALED has led the way in teaching economic developers, local elected officials and state representatives the value of economic development and how it is used to grow businesses, generate revenue to expand the local economy, and pay for the services that residents require. For more information, visit caled.org.