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Last discussed Jul 7, 2026.

Public comments (25)

ConcernedKaren CameronJul 7, 2026

Expressed concerns about toxic pesticide use near schools and environmental justice elements.

Board of Supervisors — July 7, 2026 · 59:45 →
ConcernedWes WhiteJul 7, 2026

Reported finding graffiti including swastikas at the North County Rec Center in Castroville.

Board of Supervisors — July 7, 2026 · 1:04:19 →
ConcernedAnthony CarabethJun 2, 2026

Highlighted the prohibitive cost increases for small backyard event tent permits.

Board of Supervisors — June 2, 2026 · 31:32 →
ConcernedHolly JacksonJun 2, 2026

Spoke about the ripple effects of sudden tent permit fee hikes on the local hospitality industry.

Board of Supervisors — June 2, 2026 · 33:27 →
ConcernedIsabel GalindoJun 2, 2026

Advocated for affordable temporary permits to keep Monterey County competitive for special events.

Board of Supervisors — June 2, 2026 · 35:17 →
ConcernedMichael HendersonJun 2, 2026

Explained how temporary event structures were inadvertently lumped into commercial building fee updates.

Board of Supervisors — June 2, 2026 · 37:04 →
ConcernedRosa GarciaJun 2, 2026

Raised patient safety and nurse retention concerns at Natividad Medical Center.

Board of Supervisors — June 2, 2026 · 39:15 →
ConcernedYenny CardenasJun 2, 2026

Spoke on behalf of Maternal Infant Unit nurses about unsafe staffing ratios and leadership vacancies.

Board of Supervisors — June 2, 2026 · 41:17 →
ConcernedEloisa JunqueiraJun 2, 2026

Supported nurses as a physician, noting that frontline staff have exhausted proper channels.

Board of Supervisors — June 2, 2026 · 43:24 →
ConcernedJana CostaJun 2, 2026

Criticized administrative focus on financial metrics over patient safety in perinatal services.

Board of Supervisors — June 2, 2026 · 45:39 →
ConcernedNancy MinezJun 2, 2026

Read a statement from a NICU nurse regarding chronic understaffing and moral injury.

Board of Supervisors — June 2, 2026 · 47:56 →
ConcernedJulieta SanchezJun 2, 2026

Raised concerns about a hostile work environment and high turnover under new leadership.

Board of Supervisors — June 2, 2026 · 50:12 →
SupportiveJanie EdwardsJun 2, 2026

Read a letter from a resident physician supporting nurse staffing and healthcare investments.

Board of Supervisors — June 2, 2026 · 52:18 →
ConcernedLucy VigilJun 2, 2026

Highlighted management interference in nurse acuity assessments and chronic short-staffing.

Board of Supervisors — June 2, 2026 · 54:09 →
ConcernedBelyn RodriguezJun 2, 2026

Read a statement from a pediatric nurse regarding bullying, retaliation, and high turnover.

Board of Supervisors — June 2, 2026 · 56:23 →
ConcernedGenevieveJun 2, 2026

Read a statement from a pediatric RN regarding unprecedented turnover and outside hiring practices.

Board of Supervisors — June 2, 2026 · 58:16 →
ConcernedYumi DavisJun 2, 2026

Shared specific instances of unprofessional behavior by management and failure to support internal growth.

Board of Supervisors — June 2, 2026 · 1:00:27 →
ConcernedAdrianaJun 2, 2026

Spoke on behalf of the pediatric department regarding declining morale and fear of retaliation.

Board of Supervisors — June 2, 2026 · 1:02:24 →
ConcernedGloria BustillosJun 2, 2026

Shared reasons for retiring after 18 years and criticized hospital safety waivers for untrained staff.

Board of Supervisors — June 2, 2026 · 1:04:20 →
ConcernedCarlosJun 2, 2026

Supported nurse colleagues and urged supervisors to address serious problems at Natividad.

Board of Supervisors — June 2, 2026 · 1:06:44 →
ConcernedUnidentified ResidentJun 2, 2026

Expressed support for hospital nurses and criticized eucalyptus tree removal.

Board of Supervisors — June 2, 2026 · 1:09:40 →
ConcernedReiko SakaiJun 2, 2026

Supported nurses as a pediatrician and cited instances of pediatric patient boarding due to staffing.

Board of Supervisors — June 2, 2026 · 1:11:28 →
ConcernedUnidentified ResidentJun 2, 2026

Urged the board to take action on hospital administrative culture.

Board of Supervisors — June 2, 2026 · 1:13:00 →
SupportiveJuana Veronica AragonJun 2, 2026

Expressed support for nurse colleagues and urged continued community discussion.

Board of Supervisors — June 2, 2026 · 1:14:03 →
SupportiveEric PetersonJun 2, 2026

Praised Cal Water for past community support and advocated for year-round celebration of pride.

Board of Supervisors — June 2, 2026 · 30:11 →