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Last discussed Jul 14, 2026.

Public comments (6)

SupportiveAnise WeltyJul 14, 2026

Idaho Climate Justice League member thanked the council for budgeting community solar, saying it will help low-income families struggling with power bills and hot summers.

City Council - Regular Evening Meeting — July 14, 2026 · 34:34 →
SupportiveSimeon NovakJul 14, 2026

Sierra Club volunteer urged keeping the community solar commitment from the climate action roadmap, citing examples in Portland and interest from low-income Boise residents.

City Council - Regular Evening Meeting — July 14, 2026 · 35:34 →
SupportiveJeffrey WatkinsJul 14, 2026

District 2 teacher urged support for the pilot and asked that savings flow to El-Ada Community Action Partnership for low-income neighbors.

City Council - Regular Evening Meeting — July 14, 2026 · 38:15 →
SupportiveSayed MirbachaJul 14, 2026

Community organizer asked for the pilot funding, tracking of progress, and 100% of savings going to low-income families via El-Ada.

City Council - Regular Evening Meeting — July 14, 2026 · 40:02 →
SupportiveLisa YoungJul 14, 2026

Idaho Sierra Club director, representing 10,000+ members, strongly supported the low-income community solar pilot and urged keeping it in the final budget, noting other Idaho cities are watching.

City Council - Regular Evening Meeting — July 14, 2026 · 42:08 →
SupportiveLisa HechtJul 14, 2026

Supported community solar for lowering electric costs, meeting carbon neutrality goals, and using rooftops rather than farmland; shared her own positive rooftop solar experience since 2015.

City Council - Regular Evening Meeting — July 14, 2026 · 56:01 →