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Public commenters decry Chinese government influence; commissioners reiterate 'No Solar' stance
Summary
During public comment at the Oct. 22 meeting, Tianlun Jian, Ph.D., warned that the Chinese Communist Party poses a global threat and urged Ohio residents to know who they work with; Commissioners directed them to media and Commissioner Halleck reiterated the county's opposition to large solar fields after a Land and Liberty Coalition representative asked about renewable energy.
During the public-comment portion of the meeting, Tianlun Jian, Ph.D., described the Chinese Communist Party as "the biggest threat to the world," accused it of using propaganda to "control and brainwash the Chinese people with their powerful ideas," and said he and his wife, Jingchun Guo, felt obligated to share their information across Ohio counties so U.S. citizens would not "suffer, be threatened or persecuted by the Chinese government, as they have."
Commissioner Paparodis told the speakers there are "news channels that will tell their story." Commissioner Ginter said he is "very familiar with their information," recommended the EPOCH Times as "the best source for the truth," and added, according to the meeting record, that he "personally knows the Chinese government is watching the United States and the Chinese are not our friends." Commissioner Halleck thanked the speakers for attending.
Later in public comment, Nick Bundren, identified in the record as Ohio Senior Field Manager for the Land and Liberty Coalition, asked the board about renewable energy in Columbiana County. Commissioner Halleck responded that Columbiana County is a "No Solar" county, saying citizens voiced concerns about large solar fields.
These remarks occurred during the public-comment period; the meeting record does not show further action or policy votes regarding renewable-energy policy or any follow-up direction to staff.
