Residents speak out against County’s plan for Green Oak Ranch in Vista [Video]

VISTA, Calif. (KGTV) — Green Oak Ranch is a 142-acre property in Vista that’s been around for decades.

It’s home to an affordable housing RV park, a men’s drug and alcohol recovery program, and home to camps for kids since the 1950s.

Some people in the city are worried about the ranch’s future after the county announced its plans to try to purchase the land for a long-term housing and treatment solution to address homelessness, mental health, and addiction problems county-wide.

“This land should belong to Vista; it’s in Vista. Vista needs to purchase the land, so that’s why I just started spreading the word,” said Tim Troncone, a firefighter and Vista resident.

On Tuesday, ten speakers showed up at Vista’s city council meeting to voice their opposition to the county’s plans, concerned about public safety.

“We don’t have enough infrastructure; we don’t have enough sheriffs right now that can …