Camino Madre wind project

Retired Exelon utility executive argued the project has no power purchase agreement, could harm grid economics, and offers no benefit to Arizona residents.

Read a statement from the Seligman Chamber of Commerce president clarifying the Chamber never endorsed the project and opposes it.

Briefly thanked the Board for listening to so many concerned residents.

Seligman resident whose two properties would be affected; said wildlife does not return after turbine construction, based on his California experience.

Sierra Verde Ranch resident described the project as a 'punch in the gut' — 76 turbines killing the viewshed, plus solar panels and a battery facility.

Seligman resident and rancher; her nine-year-old grandson Blake also spoke, asking the Board to protect the land and water for kids' futures.

Longtime Seligman firefighter/EMT and father of two fallen service members; his property borders the project and much of it is forested, not desolate.

Focused on zoning: urged the Board to keep the area rural residential and reject rezoning or special use for wind farms.

Engineer by trade; doubts the promised 350 local construction jobs and questions where water for concrete would come from.

Lives a half mile from the project; said 76 turbines over 54 square miles would decimate the environment and transfer wealth from residents to investors.

Retired, lives less than half a mile from the closest proposed turbine; worries about fire, water tables, eagles, and dark skies.

Owns the Aztec Motel on Route 66; said the pristine Route 66 corridor brings more tourism revenue than the project would.

The local contact for Triple Oak — acknowledged the fears, said concerns are legitimate, and promised answers before the application is filed.