Public commenters press Nevada County on Gaza, housing, development and air quality

Jul 8, 2025

During general public comment July 8, speakers urged the board to condemn violence in Gaza, pressed for pro-housing direction to planning staff, and raised local air- and water-quality concerns tied to developers and mining projects.

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Multiple members of the public used the board's general-comment period to press the supervisors on international and local issues. Shirley Osgood (District 3) asked the board to "speak out" against ongoing violence in Gaza and to take a stand. Don Fraser of Nevada City urged passage of a county resolution condemning the conflict and asked the board to write federal representatives.

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