Copper World mining project

Spoke against the proposed copper mine.

Spoke against the proposed copper mine.

Spoke against the proposed copper mine.

Spoke against the proposed copper mine.

Spoke against the proposed copper mine.

Spoke against the proposed copper mine.

Spoke against the proposed copper mine.

Spoke against the proposed copper mine.

Spoke against the proposed copper mine.

Spoke against the proposed copper mine.

Spoke against the proposed copper mine.

Thanked the council for consolidated trash service, then argued CAP water cuts undermine Hudbay's 105% replenishment promise and urged the town to deny pipeline right-of-way and oppose the mine.

Cited diesel exposure cancer risks and heavy metals from sulfide mining, saying thousands of trucks would idle near schools, and noted a large stack of opposition postcards is coming.

Said she shares the concerns raised and lacks trust in the transparency of dealings with Hudbay; requested a public hearing as soon as possible.

Spoke for local children and families, questioning how Hudbay will replace 105% of pumped water and noting residents pay to maintain roads the trucks would use.

Argued the mine would permanently scar the community for about 400 jobs and profits leaving the country, and urged attracting cleaner industries instead.

Strongly opposed the mine, citing studies that all U.S. copper sulfide mines have had spills, and detailed the 24/7 truck traffic and pollution risks on Santa Rita Road.

Executive director of Save the Scenic Santa Ritas, he said Hudbay operated five wells in 2025 without required state reporting and questioned Mayor Murphy's paid newspaper ad endorsing Copper World, asking whether the council approved it.

Said the town has power to shut down the pipeline over the broken water contract, and warned about unregulated contracted truck drivers hauling hazardous materials near schools.

Criticized the council for lacking accountability, noting data center zoning and past business bans, and warned voters will hold the mayor and vice mayor accountable in the primary.

Compared the project to Wisconsin's failed Foxconn deal, warning of subsidized promises and water depletion, and asked for a transparent public hearing.

Speaking for Hudbay/Copper World, thanked speakers, corrected what he called inaccurate claims (project footprint, town's shutdown authority), and pledged continued community engagement and regulatory compliance.

Warned of toxic dust, hazardous hydrogen sulfide trucks passing schools, road damage, and aquifer depletion from the Copper World mine; urged the town to act now to mitigate.