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Clearway Energy introduces itself as new solar owner; resident urges $6M-$20M health response
Summary
Clearway Energy's community-affairs manager introduced the company as the new owner of the old airport solar facility in Scotland Neck; a separate public commenter, James Mills, urged the board to allocate at least $6 million (and as much as $20 million) in the budget to address a county public-health crisis he characterized as life-and-death.
Two public-comment speakers addressed the board during the Aug. 3 public-comment period.
Kelly Dayton, community affairs manager for Clearway Energy, introduced herself and the company as the new owner of the former airport solar facility in Scotland Neck and said Clearway plans community investment efforts, including outreach to first responders and local organizations. "I am here today to introduce myself, Clearway, as the new owner of the, old airport solar facility and 1 in Scotland Neck," Dayton said, noting follow-up contact information would be provided to county staff.
Later in the public-comment period, James Mills, a local resident, urged immediate budget action to address what he described as a county-wide health crisis. Citing county health rankings and poverty metrics, Mills said residents are dying while the county delays action. "I'm asking you to do 1 thing immediately through your budget. I am demanding that you put in your budget at least 6,000,000 and potentially as much as 20,000,000 to address the so called funds that fell through the cracks," Mills said.
Chair acknowledged both speakers and said the board would follow established processes, including audits and staff reports, before making budgetary commitments.
Attributions: Kelly (Callie) Dayton (Clearway Energy), James Mills (resident).
