Solar moratorium

Supported Resolution 13 scheduling a hearing to extend the solar moratorium, noting the steering committee has met only twice and is working with outside consultants.

Expressed concern about a proposed sports complex and lack of prior planning or public process.

Shared concerns about open space restrictions reducing her property value and expressed opposition to solar leases.

Urged the board not to proceed with project actions without public input and thanked the supervisor for tabling items.

Highlighted environmental concerns regarding solar arrays, including habitat destruction and toxic materials.

Opposed a blanket solar moratorium, citing clean energy benefits and case-by-case review.

Opposed a specific McElroy Road solar project due to farmland loss and urged alternative siting.

Supported the solar moratorium to protect remaining farmland from industrial solar conversion.

Opposed the moratorium, arguing that solar helps farmers maintain land and provides green energy.

Spoke in opposition to the moratorium as chair of the Green Committee, stressing climate change urgency.

Represented the League of Women Voters in opposition to the solar moratorium.

Supported the six-month pause to establish clearer guidelines for solar placement.

Suggested focusing review on the CR zone and creating a comprehensive solar plan rather than a broad moratorium.

Submitted written comments regarding agricultural soils and preservation.

Read a letter from Clifton Park Open Space supporting the moratorium and data center regulations.

Expressed opposition to solar on McElroy Road due to proximity to parks and fire hazard risks.

Asked for a moratorium on large-scale solar, citing trout streams, EPA-impaired waters, lithium-battery evacuation distances, and the new farmland protection plan; supported rooftop and parking-lot solar.