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Commissioners discuss Nextera outreach and comp‑plan survey; steering committee to meet
Summary
County officials said Nextera representatives plan public forums about renewable-energy projects; the board also heard that a comprehensive-plan survey and a steering‑committee meeting are scheduled and that public invitation strategies are under consideration.
County commissioners discussed public engagement related to proposed renewable-energy projects and the county’s comprehensive plan.
Planning staff reported they had circulated a sample survey for the comprehensive plan and that a steering‑committee meeting was scheduled for the evening to review survey wording and local concerns. Staff said they found a few items in the survey they intended to refine and will present suggested edits to the steering committee.
Nut graf: Nextera (energy developer) representatives have met with county leaders and indicated interest in holding public meetings to share information about wind and solar proposals; county officials said Nextera also suggested including broader technical presentations and local university experts to address public questions.
Commissioner Joan reported that Nextera representatives had discussed wind, solar and smaller modular nuclear research; she recommended Nextera include neutral technical experts at any public meeting to address common misconceptions. The board discussed likely venues and audience-size planning, and staff said the Mako Building is a likely location for a larger hearing on the comp plan.
Ending: Steering‑committee members will meet to finalize the survey; staff will coordinate logistics with Nextera and the Mako Building if a larger public meeting is scheduled.
