Politics led to halted Solvang construction, developer’s lawsuit claims
Santa Maria Times
A developer is suing Solvang, alleging political pressure led to the unjustified halt of a hotel construction project.Summary
A developer has filed a lawsuit against the city of Solvang in Santa Barbara County Superior Court, claiming that political interference caused the unjustifiable halting of a hotel construction project. The lawsuit alleges that members of the City Council pressured the community development director to issue a stop work order. The developer believes the halt was not based on legitimate concerns regarding the project itself, but rather on political motivations within the Solvang City Council.
(Source：Santa Maria Times)