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Urged the board to hold county leadership accountable regarding contracting transparency, personnel investigations, and whistleblower protections.

Requested funding reallocation from drones to Medi-Cal staffing and support offices.

Criticized county spending and strategies on homelessness, noting an increase in Salinas.

Raised concerns about sales taxes, administrative compensation, and funding priorities within the county budget.

Expressed concern over sales tax burdens on lower-income residents and advocated for tying official compensation to general economic welfare.

Questioned the allocation of $100,000 in county reimbursement funds for the soccer complex and emphasized the need for strict financial transparency.

Expressed concerns about environmental justice, air monitoring in Salinas, and housing plan public comment periods.