Winston Solar Project

Called the project a good start for changing the valley and pointed to full parks and busy businesses as signs growth works.

Cited an online petition of 500 opponents, glare, river proximity, and setback concerns in opposition.

Said Yerington is booming again and more money in town means better schools and roads.

Wanted answers on the mysterious future expansion area, battery fire plans, and dangerous truck traffic on 95A she watches daily.

A multi-generation Mason Valley family man who supports converting low-yield farmland to energy generation for schools and services.

The Yerington councilman 'dittoed' support but echoed traffic concerns, especially the Goldfield/95A intersection.

Worried about traffic and chemicals from battery storage reaching irrigation drains and the river.

Opposed as a PUD, worried dried vegetation becomes a fire hazard, ditches get contaminated, and only the east side of 95A gets fixed.

Challenged opponents to try farming that ground and said Mason Valley deserves business and money staying local.

The planning commission vice chair said tough decisions are needed as the county grows and fully backed the project.

Supported the project and suggested pine trees for screening vegetation.

Supported the project citing national energy needs and Yerington's $30,000 income deficit versus neighboring communities.

Opposed until the highway is fixed — no state plans, already a fatality on the Wabuska grade, and growth is outpacing roads.

Comstock Metals' HSE director commended EDF for getting a panel recycling quote to meet decommissioning requirements.

Wants safety and infrastructure first, on-site battery fire plans, and goat grazing instead of Roundup under the panels.