Helicopters for the rich to avoid traffic snarls? NapaVision 2050 says no way……
NapaVision 2050: Follow the Money: Who is funding No on Measure D? Who is funding Bill Dodd?
The Bill Dodd/ Palmaz Connection:
Christopher Palmaz has already taken over 1200 hours of Napa County Planning Department time on his private heliport application, which has been turned down by the Planning Commission (4-1) and the Airport Land Use Commission (6-1). He has appealed the decision to the Board of Supervisors to be heard in July, after the June 5 vote on Measure D.
Meanwhile, since April 24, 2018, the Palmaz family has donated $116,000 to “Committee for a Responsible Napa County– No on MEASURE D, 2018”. They also contributed $15,780 to Bill Dodd’s senate campaign since 2015 as of late last year.
The Donations to Committee for a Responsible Napa County– No on MEASURE D, 2018:
Christian Palmaz, $10,000, April 24, 2018. No on D 497 Filed Apr 25.
Cedar Knoll Vineyards, $10,000, April 26, 2018. Cedar Knoll Vineyards is owned by Palmaz Family.No on D 497 Filed Apr 26 2018.
Amalia B. Palmaz, $20,000, May 2, 2018. No on D 497 Filed May 2.
Bluebonnet Foods LP, $15,000, May 4, 2018. Bluebonnet Foods was founded and owned by Amalia and Florencia of the Palmaz Family.No on D 497 Filed May 4 2018.
Jessica Palmaz, $15,000, May 7, 2018. No on D 497 Filed May 7 2018.
Julio Palmaz, $10,000, May 10, 2018. No on D 497 Filed May 15 2018 No on Measure D 497 Filed May 10 2018.
Amalia B. Palmaz, $26,000, May 14, 2018. No on D 497 Filed May 15 2018.
The other large contribution to “Committee for a Responsible Napa County– No on MEASURE D, 2018” was by:
Professional Helicopter Pilots Association, $1000. April 20, 2018. No on D 497 Filed Apr 20.
Our appreciation to research by Debby Fortune, James Hinton, and Steve Donoviel.