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NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMUNICATION (DISTRICTS: ALL)
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Ricky Robinson spoke in opposition to Child Welfare Services actions in his family’s case, alleging that his grandchildren had been wrongfully taken, that efforts were underway to adopt them out despite available relatives, and that the case was based on lies, retaliation, and case-fixing.
Cesar Javier spoke about alleged air pollution from a home ceramics kiln operating in a residentially zoned neighborhood, questioned why a hazardous home-based business had been allowed to operate near their home since 1984, and requested accountability from both the City of San Diego and the County Air Pollution Control District.
Purita Javier spoke about her existing medical conditions and alleged health impacts from “ceramics kiln toxicity” in her residential neighborhood, stated that petitions and complaints dating back to 2021 had been ignored or neglected, and requested that the Board help relocate the business to a safer location.
Michael Brando compared the meeting to an episode of “The Simpsons,” criticized public health messaging about COVID-19 vaccines and masking as lies, referenced a poster warning unvaccinated people of severe illness and death, and recommended a book on consciousness and computers to argue that artificial intelligence cannot replace human spirituality.
Allegedly Audra criticized the County’s behavioral health system and competency evaluations, alleged misuse of mental health proceedings (Penal Code section 1368) to silence political dissenters, and referenced the case of an individual in custody at Las Colinas whom she asserted was being evaluated for competency based on political beliefs.
Gambler Hermes alleged that the County and Registrar of Voters fail to remove non-citizens from voter rolls as required by the National Voter Registration Act (NVRA), claimed that
driver’s license rules allow non-citizens to register and vote, and asserted that this undermines the legitimacy of elections and affects allocation of public benefits.
Madison Rapp urged the Board to reject expansion of marijuana businesses in the unincorporated area, citing high-potency THC products, mental health risks for youth, and normalization of use as public health concerns.
Pat Holland urged the County to manage all County-owned land without synthetic agricultural poisons, citing health concerns such as cancer, infertility, and neurological diseases, and advocated for organic, regenerative land management.
Laurie Paladino raised longstanding concerns about the care of horses on a property on Artesian Road, questioned why horses previously removed had been returned, asked whether and when remaining horses would be removed, and urged the County to enforce animal welfare laws consistently.
Michele Walther identified herself as a constituent of Supervisor Montgomery Steppe, expressed that she would not vote for the Supervisor again because of perceived inaction on animal welfare, alleged corruption in the handling of horse welfare issues on Artesian Road, and asked why horses had not been removed or the owner held accountable
Ronald Askeland urged the Board not to lease County-owned farmland to West Coast Tomato Growers, citing heavy pesticide use, drift and runoff risks to nearby homes, schools, and waterways, and urged strict integrated pest management requirements, meaningful enforcement, and clear non-compliance penalties in any County agricultural lease.
John Bottorff opposed leasing County land to West Coast Tomato Growers, stated that staff’s claim the County cannot restrict use of registered pesticides on its own property is false, noted alleged pesticide, stormwater, and labor violations, and argued such a lease would breach the public trust and risk harm to students at nearby Mission Vista High School.
Barbara Gordon referenced the “100 Deadliest Days” of teen driving between Memorial Day and Labor Day, cited federal statistics on fatal crashes involving teen drivers, and urged continued attention to impaired driving (including marijuana-related impairment), prevention, and roadway safety as public health priorities.
Jennifer Roysdon made comments alleging systemic corruption, wrongful child removals, misuse of low-income housing complexes to house criminals and gang-stalkers, and urged the Board and District Attorney to stop “stealing” children and profiting from dependency cases.
Zohra Fahim spoke to the Board regarding concerns of animal neglect and abuse on Artesian Road.
Peggy Walker criticized recent Board actions regarding ad hoc committee transparency and term limits, arguing that a proposed third term for Supervisors is self-serving, that failure to open ad hoc committees undermines public trust, and that the Board appears resistant to public involvement outside preferred stakeholder groups.
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CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
Heard, referred to the Chief Administrative Officer.
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Respectfully submitted,
EBONY N. SHELTON
Chief Administrative Officer
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