During a recent government meeting, community members voiced their concerns regarding proposed setbacks for industrial solar plants in Fluvanna County. A resident highlighted the proximity of their home to the proposed sites, emphasizing that the distance is approximately 29 feet, contrary to earlier claims that suggested much larger distances.

The discussion centered around the proposed setback of 500 feet, which some community members, including Miss Loretta Morgan Johnson, indicated would be acceptable based on her conversations with local residents. Johnson noted that she had engaged with constituents, walking distances to gauge their comfort levels with the solar installations. Her sentiments were echoed by fellow committee member Mister Hodge, who expressed agreement with the 500-foot setback.

The resident criticized previous comments made about the community, asserting that they were mischaracterized as \"poor and stupid.\" They urged the committee to recognize the genuine interest and investment of Fluvanna County residents in the decision-making process. The speaker emphasized that many community members were unable to attend the meeting due to family obligations but had entrusted their representative to convey their views.

The meeting underscored the importance of local voices in shaping policies that directly affect their lives, with several committee members, including Hodge, O'Brien, and Kilpatrick, being commended for their attentiveness to community feedback during the ordinance drafting process. The call for continued engagement and consideration of local perspectives remains a pivotal theme as discussions on the solar plant setbacks progress.