Chimney Canyon Solar Energy Project

Expressed concerns about solar-related battery fires, hazardous chemical risks, water usage, and the overall land footprint and efficiency of solar farms.

A fifth-generation Joseph City resident spoke against surrounding the community with solar fields, citing loss of wildlife habitat, dust, and impacts on agricultural character.

Asked about specific points of contact for developments and how environmental incidents or oil leaks are documented and reported.

Shared concerns about seeing massive solar installations from hundreds of miles away in airplanes and urged the board to act against landscape domination.

Representing Aztec Land and Cattle Company, spoke in favor of the project, emphasizing job creation and economic opportunities for future generations.

A neighboring landowner whose family owns a 160-acre homestead near the project expressed full support, praising the developer's open communication.

Opposed the project, arguing that out-of-town contractors cut corners, property values drop, and county staff appeared too supportive of the developer.

Requested that the board slow down approval to protect cultural and archaeological resources and formally involve the Hopi and Zuni tribes.

Complained about constant construction dust exceeding opacity limits from nearby solar projects and out-of-state workers.

Asked whether developers have written commitments for local hiring percentages and donations to local schools, fire services, and EMS.

Argued that private land rights do not give owners the right to harm neighbors and cited polls showing 89% opposition to renewable projects.

Stated that a giant awakening has occurred among local residents who are committed to protecting their community from endless solar expansion.

Questioned public notification transparency, read a letter from landowner Laura Player regarding cumulative industrial impacts, and criticized dust and water use.