June 19, 2025
Dear Jason,
I have attached a copy of the City of Fort Bragg lawsuit with Mendocino / Sierra Northern Railway, it is the basis for the “Stay” of the lawsuit . It is a less than a six page read.
I am sending it to all City Council members, and the mayor as the deliberations regarding the lawsuit have been hijacked away from the specific issues stated in the suit.
I know teaching, being a family member, mayor and so much civic involvement takes more than 24 hours a day! I am a big fan of actually having paper copies in hand, is more convenient to read carry home and digest than spending hours on the computer or a miniature phone screen.
The lawsuit is short and spells out very clearly what the legal and development issues are, I think it’s important to know the specific issues in the law suit and then ask oneself what is the stay, and resolution of the suit really about? This is legal question they can only be resolved with knowledge of the legal issues.
I will email this letter and a PDF of the complaint/lawsuit as well as bring a hard copy to the city for each one of you.
Thank you for your time and your service to the citizens and the future of Fort Bragg.
Sincerely,
Patrice Opatz