Fairfield residents divided as Project Homekey site moves forward

Fairfield City Council has narrowly approved converting the SureStay Hotel on North Texas Street into the Vista Ridge supportive housing project under California’s Project Homekey program. The 4–3 vote clears the way to turn 100 hotel rooms into 50 permanent homes with on-site services for people exiting homelessness. The decision drew mixed public reactions, with some residents supporting more homeless resources and others expressing concerns about safety, location, and building conditions. Nearby business owner Gurdip Sohal says he may relocate his shop due to safety worries. Mayor Catherine Moy voted against the project, raising concerns about its distance from county services. A group of roughly 100 residents, calling themselves “Citizens Against Vista Ridge,” plans to pursue a referen