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Public commenters urge scrutiny of drone purchases, highlight kidnapping claims and call for election and offshore drilling vigilance
Summary
During general public comment, residents urged the board to reject a sheriff’s drone acquisition, raised large kidnapping statistics for the Central Coast and Ventura County, called for election‑count reforms, reminded the board to submit a resolution opposing offshore oil leasing, and urged action on disinformation.
The board’s general public‑comment period on Jan. 13 featured four in‑person and remote speakers who raised a range of issues including law‑enforcement equipment, public safety claims, election integrity concerns, offshore oil lease comments and disinformation.
Drone equipment: Danielle Bloom (remote) urged the board not to approve or authorize acquisition of two 'DJI Matris 4 EUAS unmanned aircraft system platforms and batteries' for the Ventura County Sheriff’s Emergency Services,…
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