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Residents urge Twentynine Palms to revisit Flock surveillance contract and oppose proposed eGroup solar farm
Summary
Dozens of residents told the City Council they oppose the city’s Flock automated-license-plate system and object to a proposed 185-acre eGroup utility-scale solar project, citing privacy, public-health and tourism concerns and arguing the city should uphold its 2012 ban on utility-scale solar within city limits.
Dozens of residents and local stakeholders used the public-comment period at the Twentynine Palms City Council meeting on March 9 to press the council on two recurring concerns: the privately owned Flock automated license‑plate reader system the city approved in late 2024, and a proposed eGroup 185‑acre utility‑scale solar project sited near residential areas and tourism gateways.
Public commenters said the Flock contract was approved with insufficient public engagement and that the system represents unnecessary, continuous surveillance. Jess Drake (speaker 17) said concerned residents have asked for dialogue after the December 2024 approval and noted petitions and a poll indicating community…
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