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From:Chris Nelson
To:Teeter, Doug; Districttkimmelshue@buttecounty.ca.gov; Ritter, Tami; Clerk of the Board; Durfee, Peter;
Connelly, Bill
Subject:Regarding the Solar "Farm"
Date:Monday, October 26, 2026 12:09:59 PM
I believe in renewable energy development and appreciate the Board of Supervisors' interest in securing meaningful benefits for Butte County residents. However, I believe consideration of a Community Benefits Agreement (CBA) for the North Chico Solar Project is premature before the County and public have had an opportunity to review the project's complete application, environmental impacts, proposed mitigation measures, and alternatives through the California Energy Commission's established review process.
I ask the Board to defer any endorsement or commitment concerning the proposed agreement and instead direct County staff to engage directly with the California Energy Commission to determine how Butte County can fully participate in the review.
This is an extraordinary landscape, with extensive native blue oak woodland, wildlife habitat, grazing land, and important watershed resources. The community deserves a transparent process, informed by science and meaningful public participation, before decisions are made that could permanently change this landscape.
Sincerely, Chris Nelson
2300 B Estes Rd. Chico, 95928