CEO of firm that bought land near Travis AFB reveals to congressman why it was kept secret
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Wednesday, August 30, 2023 10:55AM
Firm that bought land near Travis AFB reveals why it was kept secret
Flannery Associates explain why their land purchase near Travis Air Force Base were kept secret in first congressional meeting.
SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- The investment firm that purchased nearly $1 billion worth of Solano County farmland had its first meeting with Bay Area congressional leaders Tuesday night to discuss their vision for a 'utopian city.'
After five years of unanswered questions, widespread speculation, and concerns over a possible threat to national security - the mystery surrounding the encroachment of Travis Air Force base is starting to reveal itself.
The CEO of Flannery Associates and the firm's consultant sat down with Rep. Mike Thompson (D-Napa) to discuss their plan. Thompson told the ABC7 News I-Team the brains behind the endeavor is a former Goldman Sachs trader, Jan Sramek, who was present at the meeting.
"They tell me that they want to build a city in a way that's environmentally appropriate or a way that will be energy efficient," said Rep. Thompson. "It'll be a green development, they say will not be in conflict with any of the military installation at Travis Air Force Base."
https://abc7news.com/travis-air-force-base-flannery-associates-secret-land-purchase-congressional-hearing/13717564/
