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Expressed neighborhood concerns about rumors of a dirt track and RV storage on the Wakefield Street property.

Supported the applicant's dream home but questioned whether future owners could plant water-intensive crops.

Expressed concerns about election integrity and urged the board to clarify their positions ahead of the midterm elections.

Spoke about open space, wildlife habitats, native plants, and the importance of open desert in southern Arizona.

Expressed concern over outside legal expenses and potential challenges to election canvas results.

Supported concerns regarding the inadequacy of zoning notices and sign sizing.

Expressed concerns about transparency and consistency regarding a previously approved solar farm and data center project on Parker Ranch Road.

Strongly objected to the Bisbee Junction rezone due to lack of insurance for alternative building, environmental risks to water wells, and undisclosed access easements across her property.

Strongly opposed the Skyline Road repair shop, detailing previous controversies involving truck parking and unauthorized tree removal.

Criticized the application notification timeline and questioned details regarding water usage and hazardous materials for the Skyline Road repair shop.

Expressed opposition to the Skyline Road repair shop, citing ongoing neighborhood distrust and lack of respect from the property owner.

Expressed concerns about groundwater depletion, land subsidence, and water testing related to data centers, and requested corrections to past board meeting minutes.

Expressed concern over potential data centers in the county, citing water use and harmful noise emissions.

Requested a moratorium on data centers, citing a lack of transparency and unknown environmental impacts.

Expressed skepticism regarding county oversight of water usage and data center draft policies.

Emphasized the importance of thorough community due diligence and research regarding solar farms and battery storage systems.

Advocated for mandatory baseline environmental testing before allowing industrial facilities near residential areas.

Spoke in support of William Barnes, stating the property is a clean storage yard rather than an industrial dump.

Expressed support for William Barnes, noting he maintains a quiet storage yard and assists neighbors.

Testified as an appellant against the contractor yard, describing negative impacts on peace, dust, and property value.

Spoke in favor of the appeal, explaining that the commercial expansion ruined their rural residential investment.

Spoke in support of the applicant, noting that neighborhood dust and noise are normal parts of rural life.

Expressed support for William Barnes, stating he is a good neighbor who helps others.

Allison Morse spoke about a recent state groundwater settlement involving Riverview LLP, asked about work sessions for the data center ordinance, and requested that the April 7 meeting minutes be corrected to include omitted resident names.

Thanked the Planning and Zoning Commission for their professional handling of recent meetings and discussed public trust in government regarding industrial development projects.

Addressed groundwater management, legal settlements involving agricultural operations, and government transparency.

Requested permission to install an 8x10 bronze commemorative plaque honoring Spanish-American War veterans and mule packers near the Cochise County Superior Court building fountain.

Asked the board to maintain decorum and discussed the large scale and power demands of modern hyperscale data centers. Later, she supported the ballot paper transfer to Mohave County.

Discussed regional growth challenges, suggesting stricter industrial zoning separations and protecting rural interfaces.

Stated that data center water usage is immense and urged the county to set standards so strict that data centers could never be built.

Expressed concern about industrial noise, chemical emissions, and reliance on applicant-reported data for water usage.

Emphasized the need for comprehensive chemical and heavy metal testing in baseline reports and warned of severe water depletion.

Urged the commission to implement a temporary moratorium on data centers to allow more time for public input and study.

Supported a moratorium and requested strict transparency, accountability, and tax requirements for any future data center proposals.

Opposed data center regulations as written, stating they do not fit rural character and noting technical issues with meeting access.

Supported a delay to assess water depletion and ensure infrastructure is built upfront rather than after damage occurs.

Expressed support for the proposed text amendment, stating data centers offer valuable economic and tech opportunities.

Supported a moratorium and raised concerns regarding noise, energy consumption, and water impacts from data centers.

Expressed opposition and supported a moratorium on data centers given severe regional water conditions.

Cited statistics regarding massive energy and water consumption, carbon footprints, and noise pollution associated with AI data centers.

Stated that data centers are a poor fit for the county and questioned why they cannot be completely prohibited.

Warned the commission against encouraging data centers, pointing to extreme groundwater demands and corporate secrecy in other desert regions.

Spoke in remembrance of the January 6 anniversary and criticized the board's support of DIY election audits.

Rememorated January 6, advocated for fair elections, and urged careful planning for Highway 80 development.

Praised local election fairness, congratulated Jackie Watkins on her career, and suggested improving rezoning notifications.

Complained about aggressive code enforcement letters regarding RV storage on private property amidst health issues, and slow road repairs.