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Supervisor files disclosure over Rocky Ford solar project
Summary
A supervisor read a formal conflict-of-interest declaration concerning the Rocky Ford solar siting agreement, saying his employer holds deeds on some parcels and that participation is permitted under state conflict rules; the filing must remain on record for five years.
S2 (Chair) read a formal declaration of interest tied to the Rocky Ford solar siting application, saying his employer, Citizens Bank and Trust, holds deeds of trust on parcels involved in the application.
"Declaration of interest with respect to the Rocky Ford solar project," S2 read, citing the Virginia State and Local Government Conflict of Interest Act and stating that because the application affects a group of three or more landowners, his participation is permissible. S2 said the filing would remain in county records for five years.
The disclosure names the transaction between the board and Ampliform Rocky Ford LLC and notes the relevant statutory references as read into the record. S2 told the board he would remind the panel of the filing whenever the board discussed Ampliform or related matters.
The board did not take a vote on recusal; S2 said the statutory exception allows participation when multiple landowners are affected. The declaration was entered into the record, as the chair confirmed, and the board proceeded with other agenda business.
