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Non-Agenda Public Communication (Districts: All)
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Overview
Shahrokh Saadat described recordings of children and dogs screaming that he believes originate from piping and drainage beneath his Linda Vista home, and requested County follow-up to investigate potential child abuse and document his evidence.
Allegedly Audra shared personal experiences of child sexual abuse and expressed concern that child abuse in County facilities such as the Polinsky Center and juvenile detention centers is not being adequately addressed or prevented.
Terrie Best expressed support for the women of the Board and specifically commended Chair Lawson-Remer for bringing her newborn to the dais, characterizing it as an important, positive example of balancing public service and parenting.
Peggy Walker asserted that unincorporated areas are being treated as a “dumping ground” for sexually violent predators and cannabis businesses, raised concerns about high-potency THC impacts and regulatory costs, and urged the Board not to impose cannabis commercialization on rural communities.
Terri Ann Skelly summarized public health alerts from the American Lung Association regarding respiratory and cardiovascular harms from cannabis aerosols and urged the County to reduce sales and promotion of vaping and cannabis products.
Rebecca Rapp informed the Board that Governor Newsom recently signed AB 2249 to strengthen protections for youth from cannabis marketing and packaging, cited rising pediatric cannabis exposure data, and asked the County to implement and enforce the new law locally.
Ann Riddle thanked the Board for its discussion the previous day on the placement of sexually violent predators in unincorporated areas, noted equity and resource challenges facing rural communities, and expressed particular concern about limited local law enforcement presence.
Oliver Twist requested investigation of illegal cannabis cultivation operations in the backcountry, including labor conditions and environmental impacts, and suggested referring the issue to the Office of Labor Standards and Enforcement for coordination with law enforcement and regulatory agencies.
Truth Tonix apologized to a fire official for a prior misattribution, reiterated criticism of Buena Sanitation District, and raised concerns about various political matters, including Board relationships with unions and appointments to County positions and commissions.
Kathleen Lippitt expressed strong opposition to the placement of sexually violent predators in unincorporated communities, described the criminal history of an individual SVP case, and urged that SVPs without suitable housing be returned to state facilities rather than placed in rural neighborhoods.
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Recommendation by Chief Administrative Officer:
1) Heard, referred to the Chief Administrative Officer.
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Respectfully submitted,
Ebony N. Shelton
Chief Administrative Officer
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