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Silver King Energy Center

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Supportive (9)Opposed (10)Concerned (4)Neutral (3)

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Public comments
27
Last 30 days
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Last discussed Feb 18, 2026.

Public comments (27)

SupportiveKaren OliverFeb 18, 2026

Expressed gratitude for Pima County resolutions on ICE and thanked the board for actions against County Attorney Brad Miller.

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting — February 18, 2026 · 1:38:53 →
ConcernedClarissa VelaFeb 18, 2026

Urged the board to take corrective action regarding the 287(g) task force agreement to protect immigrant families and avoid lawsuits.

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting — February 18, 2026 · 2:47:00 →
NeutralBeverly GoldsteinFeb 18, 2026

Requested a new voting location for Precinct 28 on the Encanterra campus.

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting — February 18, 2026 · 1:47:00 →
OpposedKevin GreenFeb 18, 2026

Raised concerns about permit violations at Freepoint Eco-Systems' plant in Ohio and urged an independent review of the Eloy project.

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting — February 18, 2026 · 1:47:18 →
OpposedTom BeanFeb 18, 2026

Expressed opposition to the Freepoint Eco-Systems plastic pyrolysis plant planned near Eloy.

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting — February 18, 2026 · 1:52:47 →
OpposedRalph AtchueFeb 18, 2026

Criticized local government inaction on the Freepoint project and urged the Air Quality District to hold the company accountable.

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting — February 18, 2026 · 3:08:50 →
NeutralMarie McHughFeb 18, 2026

Shared information about the People First Project assisting citizens with legislative tracking and Request to Speak systems.

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting — February 18, 2026 · 1:56:14 →
NeutralGeorge EllisonFeb 18, 2026

Reflected on American civic character, community responsibility, and shared values.

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting — February 18, 2026 · 2:00:46 →
OpposedDiane StoverFeb 18, 2026

Expressed opposition to large solar farms damaging pristine desert when brownfields and mines are available.

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting — February 18, 2026 · 3:21:40 →
MixedElisa RusselFeb 18, 2026

Thanked the board for actions on 287(g) and asked for data justification on law enforcement grant requests.

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting — February 18, 2026 · 2:02:16 →
ConcernedBettyKay BettyKayFeb 18, 2026

Raised concerns about stinknet weed growth along Highway 60 and proper disposal methods.

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting — February 18, 2026 · 3:27:10 →
ConcernedNoel ReckFeb 18, 2026

Requested a report on the costs of litigation involving County Attorney Miller and warned against federal environmental rollbacks.

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting — February 18, 2026 · 3:30:00 →
ConcernedBarby IngleFeb 18, 2026

Cautioned against sharing password-protected login information for legislative Request to Speak systems.

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting — February 18, 2026 · 3:37:00 →
OpposedRoberto RevelesFeb 18, 2026

Expressed strong opposition to pending bills SB 1570 and SB 1635, urging the board to oppose them.

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting — February 18, 2026 · 3:43:20 →
SupportiveVicky McLaughlinFeb 18, 2026

Suggested that requiring photo ID at the polls would eliminate the need for contentious immigration and polling legislation.

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting — February 18, 2026 · 3:48:20 →
OpposedBrenda HiscoxFeb 18, 2026

Urged the board to side with residents against the Silver King solar project, citing environmental destruction and water use.

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting — February 18, 2026 · 3:47:45 →
SupportiveSipand AlizedaFeb 18, 2026

Expressed support for the Silver King project on behalf of the Arizona Technology Council, emphasizing state energy needs.

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting — February 18, 2026 · 3:48:09 →
OpposedTom ScottFeb 18, 2026

Argued against solar projects, citing depreciation tax laws, high water usage, and unreliable power generation.

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting — February 18, 2026 · 3:53:20 →
SupportiveJason DempseyFeb 18, 2026

Spoke in favor of the Silver King project, highlighting the need for reliable energy infrastructure and local economic development.

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting — February 18, 2026 · 3:57:00 →
OpposedJohn KriegFeb 18, 2026

Opposed the solar farm, arguing it limits future development of Superstition Vista and brings unwanted industrial noise.

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting — February 18, 2026 · 4:00:12 →
SupportiveDon SeifertFeb 18, 2026

A local rancher spoke in support of Silver King, noting the developer's transparency and the growing need for electricity.

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting — February 18, 2026 · 4:06:03 →
SupportiveMark CardenasFeb 18, 2026

Spoke in favor of the project on behalf of construction workers needing stable local jobs.

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting — February 18, 2026 · 4:08:26 →
SupportiveJames PirtileFeb 18, 2026

Supported the project as an IBEW Local 640 member, emphasizing local clean energy and good jobs.

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting — February 18, 2026 · 6:53:20 →
SupportiveRichard GarciaFeb 18, 2026

Supported the project representing IUOE Local 12, citing career opportunities for local equipment operators.

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting — February 18, 2026 · 4:12:43 →
SupportiveMaxwell BentzFeb 18, 2026

Expressed support for the project on behalf of operating engineers for job creation and economic growth.

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting — February 18, 2026 · 4:12:58 →
OpposedSharon MurphyFeb 18, 2026

Expressed concern regarding water usage for panel cleaning and competition with agricultural needs.

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting — February 18, 2026 · 2:09:20 →
OpposedHoward StoneFeb 18, 2026

Argued solar is unreliable and eyesore-prone, suggesting small modular nuclear reactors as a better alternative.

Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting — February 18, 2026 · 2:11:34 →