The announcement came before this morning's scheduled hearing on the bill in the California Assembly Housing and Community Development Committee.
Sen. Ashby's legislation, Senate Bill 802, proposes the creation of a new joint powers authority called the Sacramento Area Housing and Homelessness Agency.
In 2024, the Department of Water Resources (DWR) estimated the cost of the project, at $20.1 billion in undiscounted 2023 dollars.
Even if Elk Grove were to make a serious bid, Major League Soccer’s track record suggests an uphill battle