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Community sentiment

Supportive (5)Opposed (11)Concerned (5)

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Public comments
22
Last 30 days
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Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 6, 2026.

Public comments (23)

SupportiveDiane SouthworthOct 6, 2026

Advocated for clean air and water protections and support for homeless populations.

Board of County Commission Meetings (Regular) - Oct 6, 2026 · 29:01 →
ConcernedDeborah ThomasSep 15, 2026

Raised environmental concerns regarding GridLiance West LLC past lawsuits.

Board of County Commission Meetings (Regular) - Sep 15, 2026 · 2:59:15 →
OpposedNancy YandaSep 15, 2026

Advocated for a ban on data centers and medical waste facilities in Pahrump.

Board of County Commission Meetings (Regular) - Sep 15, 2026 · 34:53 →
ConcernedSteven PitmanSep 15, 2026

Urged the board to hold medical waste facilities to strict compliance with their original permit requests.

Board of County Commission Meetings (Regular) - Sep 15, 2026 · 4:00:36 →
SupportiveSharon CruiseSep 15, 2026

Thanked the board for banning data centers and requested a similar ban on medical waste facilities.

Board of County Commission Meetings (Regular) - Sep 15, 2026 · 27:57 →
OpposedDr. Rae KellyJul 21, 2026

Highlighted air pollution, noise, and water depletion risks associated with data centers.

Board of County Commission Meetings (Regular) - Jul 21, 2026 · 58:30 →
OpposedHerman LewisJul 7, 2026

Expressed opposition to environmental degradation, water consumption, and industrial projects.

Board of County Commission Meetings (Regular) - Jul 7, 2026 · 1:30:06 →
OpposedTony HovermanJul 7, 2026

Strongly opposed the proposed medical waste facility, data centers, and large-scale solar in Pahrump.

Board of County Commission Meetings (Regular) - Jul 7, 2026 · 30:40 →
OpposedTammy PitmanJul 7, 2026

Highlighted environmental concerns regarding desert tortoise mitigation and dust storms from disturbed soil.

Board of County Commission Meetings (Regular) - Jul 7, 2026 · 1:28:25 →
OpposedToni HovermanJun 18, 2026

Warned residents about an upcoming EPA/Medi-waste presentation and criticized commissioners regarding campaign contributions.

Board of County Commission Meetings (Regular) - Jun 18, 2026 · 19:00 →
OpposedBeth BorysewichJun 18, 2026

Urged community attendance at the upcoming July 7 EPA meeting regarding Medi-waste and criticized code enforcement over minor violations.

Board of County Commission Meetings (Regular) - Jun 18, 2026 · 23:00 →
ConcernedSusie HertzJun 18, 2026

Called for inter-county collaboration with Clark County to protect basin 162 water resources from regional data center and solar projects.

Board of County Commission Meetings (Regular) - Jun 18, 2026 · 25:08 →
OpposedNancy YandaJun 18, 2026

Criticized campaign contributions associated with Medi-waste and questioned legal proceedings.

Board of County Commission Meetings (Regular) - Jun 18, 2026 · 38:30 →
OpposedPaul GreenwaldJun 2, 2026

Requested an administrative review hearing on a conditional use permit for a medical waste processing facility, alleging it operates as an incinerator.

Board of County Commission Meetings (Regular) - Jun 2, 2026 · 22:02 →
OpposedMike FenderMay 5, 2026

Expressed concerns over water usage and the massive footprint of the Rock Valley solar project.

Board of County Commission Meetings (Regular) - May 5, 2026 · 3:13:52 →
OpposedKevin EmmerichMay 5, 2026

Represented Basin and Range Watch, opposing the 10,100-acre Rock Valley solar project due to water and wildlife impacts.

Board of County Commission Meetings (Regular) - May 5, 2026 · 2:52:00 →
SupportiveMason VoehlMay 5, 2026

Amargosa Conservancy Executive Director spoke in support of the Ash Meadows National Conservation Area.

Board of County Commission Meetings (Regular) - May 5, 2026 · 3:17:06 →
SupportiveCarolyn AllenMay 5, 2026

Amargosa Valley Town Board Chair spoke in strong support of the Ash Meadows National Conservation Area.

Board of County Commission Meetings (Regular) - May 5, 2026 · 3:07:17 →
MixedSusie HertzMay 5, 2026

Expressed opposition to the large-scale solar project while supporting the Ash Meadows conservation area.

Board of County Commission Meetings (Regular) - May 5, 2026 · 2:55:16 →
SupportiveCarrie RadomskiMay 5, 2026

Confirmed Beatty Town Advisory Board support for the Ash Meadows conservation area proposal.

Board of County Commission Meetings (Regular) - May 5, 2026 · 3:20:59 →
ConcernedTamie PitmanApr 7, 2026

Alerted the public to the MediWaste ash disposal proposal and the one-month comment window.

Board of County Commission Meetings (Regular) - Apr 7, 2026 · 19:10 →
OpposedCarrol JonesApr 7, 2026

Expressed concern over the proposed medical waste disposal facility and potential water hazards.

Board of County Commission Meetings (Regular) - Apr 7, 2026 · 35:00 →
ConcernedErick ColemanMar 17, 2026

Raised concerns about geoengineering and requested a symbolic ban.

Board of County Commission Meetings (Regular) - Mar 17, 2026 · 14:43 →

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