SACRAMENTO – Assemblyman Tom Lackey (R-Palmdale) will testify before the California Fish and Game Commission to oppose the proposed Western Joshua Tree Conservation Plan, citing concerns about its impact on housing, jobs, and economic growth in impacted High Desert communities.
WHAT:
The California Fish and Game Commission will review the Western Joshua Tree Conservation Plan, which could impose significant restrictions on land use and development.
WHO:
Assemblyman Tom Lackey (R-Palmdale) – Representing impacted High Desert communities and calling for a balanced approach.
WHEN:
Wednesday, February 12, 2024
Public Comment Period
WHERE:
California Natural Resources Headquarters Building
715 P Street, Second Floor
Sacramento, CA 95814
WHY IT MATTERS:
The proposed plan would severely restrict land use across the High Desert, making it harder to build homes, expand businesses, and invest in infrastructure—hurting low-income families, rural communities, and even urban and suburban areas that rely on housing growth.
Assemblyman Lackey is calling for a more balanced approach—one that protects the environment without sacrificing the livelihoods and future growth of impacted High Desert communities. He urges local leaders, businesses, and residents to make their voices heard concerning the potential economic fallout, particularly for industries such as construction, agriculture, and small businesses—key drivers of jobs and stability in the region.
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