Some smaller businesses would be unlikely to survive. The Coloma-Lotus Association of Merchants also objects to the arbitrary way in which this measure was proposed. The Board of Supervisors gave no warning to the affected businesses before putting this measure on the ballot, and made no attempt to work out a compromise that would soften the financial impact. Furthermore, they ignored the Environmental Impact Report on the South Fork of the American River that is due to be reviewed this month, the culmination of a two-year joint process between the commercial outfitters, private boaters, local residents, local businesses, and government agencies. The Association feels that allowing this Measure to pass would set a dangerous precedent for damaging other local industries.
Members meet twice a month to discuss issues that impact the local community.
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