The Monterey County Board of Supervisors meeting on May 20, 2025, featured a series of public comments focused primarily on community concerns regarding the operations of PG&E and Tesla, particularly in relation to safety and environmental impacts.

The meeting began with a technical issue as speaker Sheila struggled to unmute her microphone, prompting the board to move on to the next speaker, Nina Beatty. Beatty expressed strong opposition to the activation of the PG&E Tesla plant, citing a lack of independent safety verification and a history of negligence by both companies. She emphasized the need for independent oversight and criticized the absence of toxicologists at the site, arguing that the community had not consented to the risks posed by the plant.

Following Beatty, Darcy Deanna addressed the board, thanking the supervisors for their engagement and highlighting the disconnect between PG&E's operations and community needs. Deanna called for accurate health data to be made available, stressing the urgency of addressing health concerns related to the plant's operations.

Kim Solano, a long-time resident of Moss Landing, also voiced her support for the previous speakers, sharing how the situation had adversely affected her family's life and urging the board to consider the community's well-being in light of new technologies.

The meeting concluded with a final attempt to hear from Sheila, who continued to experience technical difficulties. Overall, the discussions underscored significant community apprehension regarding the safety and environmental implications of the PG&E Tesla plant, with calls for greater accountability and transparency from the companies involved. The board's responsiveness to these concerns will likely shape future discussions and decisions regarding energy operations in the region.