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Supportive (5)Opposed (11)Concerned (5)

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Last 30 days
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Rising — discussed at 3 meetings since Sep 15, 2026, up from 1 in the two months before.

Public comments (24)

SupportiveDino ChildNov 4, 2026

Environmental contractor with 26 years' experience praised the developer's upfront engagement on animals, dust control and stormwater.

Board of County Commission Meetings (Regular) - Nov 4, 2026 · 53:34 →
SupportiveDiane SouthworthOct 6, 2026

Advocated for clean air and water protections and support for homeless populations.

Board of County Commission Meetings (Regular) - Oct 6, 2026 · 29:01 →
SupportiveSharon CruiseSep 15, 2026

Thanked the board for banning data centers and requested a similar ban on medical waste facilities.

Board of County Commission Meetings (Regular) - Sep 15, 2026 · 27:57 →
ConcernedSteven PitmanSep 15, 2026

Urged the board to hold medical waste facilities to strict compliance with their original permit requests.

Board of County Commission Meetings (Regular) - Sep 15, 2026 · 4:00:36 →
OpposedNancy YandaSep 15, 2026

Advocated for a ban on data centers and medical waste facilities in Pahrump.

Board of County Commission Meetings (Regular) - Sep 15, 2026 · 34:53 →
ConcernedDeborah ThomasSep 15, 2026

Raised environmental concerns regarding GridLiance West LLC past lawsuits.

Board of County Commission Meetings (Regular) - Sep 15, 2026 · 2:59:15 →
OpposedDr. Rae KellyJul 21, 2026

Highlighted air pollution, noise, and water depletion risks associated with data centers.

Board of County Commission Meetings (Regular) - Jul 21, 2026 · 58:30 →
OpposedTony HovermanJul 7, 2026

Strongly opposed the proposed medical waste facility, data centers, and large-scale solar in Pahrump.

Board of County Commission Meetings (Regular) - Jul 7, 2026 · 30:40 →
OpposedTammy PitmanJul 7, 2026

Highlighted environmental concerns regarding desert tortoise mitigation and dust storms from disturbed soil.

Board of County Commission Meetings (Regular) - Jul 7, 2026 · 1:28:25 →
OpposedHerman LewisJul 7, 2026

Expressed opposition to environmental degradation, water consumption, and industrial projects.

Board of County Commission Meetings (Regular) - Jul 7, 2026 · 1:30:06 →
OpposedToni HovermanJun 18, 2026

Warned residents about an upcoming EPA/Medi-waste presentation and criticized commissioners regarding campaign contributions.

Board of County Commission Meetings (Regular) - Jun 18, 2026 · 19:00 →
OpposedBeth BorysewichJun 18, 2026

Urged community attendance at the upcoming July 7 EPA meeting regarding Medi-waste and criticized code enforcement over minor violations.

Board of County Commission Meetings (Regular) - Jun 18, 2026 · 23:00 →
ConcernedSusie HertzJun 18, 2026

Called for inter-county collaboration with Clark County to protect basin 162 water resources from regional data center and solar projects.

Board of County Commission Meetings (Regular) - Jun 18, 2026 · 25:08 →
OpposedNancy YandaJun 18, 2026

Criticized campaign contributions associated with Medi-waste and questioned legal proceedings.

Board of County Commission Meetings (Regular) - Jun 18, 2026 · 38:30 →
OpposedPaul GreenwaldJun 2, 2026

Requested an administrative review hearing on a conditional use permit for a medical waste processing facility, alleging it operates as an incinerator.

Board of County Commission Meetings (Regular) - Jun 2, 2026 · 22:02 →
OpposedMike FenderMay 5, 2026

Expressed concerns over water usage and the massive footprint of the Rock Valley solar project.

Board of County Commission Meetings (Regular) - May 5, 2026 · 3:13:52 →
OpposedKevin EmmerichMay 5, 2026

Represented Basin and Range Watch, opposing the 10,100-acre Rock Valley solar project due to water and wildlife impacts.

Board of County Commission Meetings (Regular) - May 5, 2026 · 2:52:00 →
MixedSusie HertzMay 5, 2026

Expressed opposition to the large-scale solar project while supporting the Ash Meadows conservation area.

Board of County Commission Meetings (Regular) - May 5, 2026 · 2:55:16 →
SupportiveCarolyn AllenMay 5, 2026

Amargosa Valley Town Board Chair spoke in strong support of the Ash Meadows National Conservation Area.

Board of County Commission Meetings (Regular) - May 5, 2026 · 3:07:17 →
SupportiveMason VoehlMay 5, 2026

Amargosa Conservancy Executive Director spoke in support of the Ash Meadows National Conservation Area.

Board of County Commission Meetings (Regular) - May 5, 2026 · 3:17:06 →
SupportiveCarrie RadomskiMay 5, 2026

Confirmed Beatty Town Advisory Board support for the Ash Meadows conservation area proposal.

Board of County Commission Meetings (Regular) - May 5, 2026 · 3:20:59 →
OpposedCarrol JonesApr 7, 2026

Expressed concern over the proposed medical waste disposal facility and potential water hazards.

Board of County Commission Meetings (Regular) - Apr 7, 2026 · 35:00 →
ConcernedTamie PitmanApr 7, 2026

Alerted the public to the MediWaste ash disposal proposal and the one-month comment window.

Board of County Commission Meetings (Regular) - Apr 7, 2026 · 19:10 →
ConcernedErick ColemanMar 17, 2026

Raised concerns about geoengineering and requested a symbolic ban.

Board of County Commission Meetings (Regular) - Mar 17, 2026 · 14:43 →

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