The Williamson Act is a linchpin in preserving California's open space and farmland. The state should always help pay for programs like the Williamson Act that are mandated by the Legislature. That's particularly true for our Central Coast communities that would be placed at risk if the Williamson Act were undermined. The Central Coast must not end up a land of strip malls, where concrete has replaced farmland.  As a City Councilwoman I have consistently supported the “Green-belt” protecting agricultural lands around Santa Maria.  This, and similar policies work in partnership with the Williamson Act and must be supported.