Greenleaf Power Desert View plant

Mecca resident, speaking through an interpreter, demanded cleanup of the closed power plant and transparency from the county, tribe and EPA.

Said the plant has been under EPA investigation for four years with no updates, and asked Supervisor Perez and the county for help getting answers.

Described heavy metals and contaminated dust from the plant threatening nearby homes and water, and asked the county to work with the tribe and agencies on testing and cleanup.

Read comments on behalf of an absent member, urging on-site cleanup plans and warning of lead and mercury health risks to children in Coachella.

Lifelong Mecca resident asked the Board to ensure responsible parties clean the site and keep the community informed.

Asked for soil testing around homes and full site cleanup, citing health effects on loved ones.

Indio resident supporting the group's demands for testing, cleanup inside and outside the site, and reparations for community health harm.

Longtime advocate who fought to close the plant; asked the county to follow through on its commitments and improve tribal communication.

Described growing up near the plant, emission limit violations, and her own asthma and seizures, asking for home testing and document transparency.