Remarks by Rex Steninger
112 remarks on the record, newest first · Page 5 of 5
- Play at 1:33:46
“Yeah, thank you, Mr. Chairman. You know, that's all... I know he's doing the best he can in that, but I just think it's a little bit inadequate. I think it's absolutely disgusting and immoral for the company to shut off someone's power over a perceived threat. And that's what they were planning this last weekend. Two days in advance of the event, they're planning to shut off the power. And in addition to the many medical requirements of electricity, that electricity provides a critical vital need for those served by water wells, which is a big part of our county. These outages are depriving…”
Board of Commissioners · Jul 1, 2026
- Play at 1:43:47
“Yeah, great point. And, you know, like I said earlier, all that stuff's important, like the water treatment and the hospital and all that, but I keep thinking about the poor guy that's out there in Rendon or Elbers or somewhere like that trying to protect his home. He needs his well working.”
Board of Commissioners · Jul 1, 2026
- Play at 1:47:55
“I would think, Mr. Chairman, as far as any action, Everything that's been suggested so far, I think, is long-term. You know, like more circuits so they're not cutting off so much, such a large area. You know, go underground. All that stuff's long-term. That's not going to happen this fire season. So I would suggest further action. Let's just keep this on the agenda and keep pursuing all the stuff that we've talked about and see where we can get some... some good ideas.”
Board of Commissioners · Jul 1, 2026
- Play at 1:49:06
“And if I could ask you to amend your motion, Travis, to include not just consultation with NV Energy, but others, consult with everyone. Not just, you know, I'd like some consultation with our district attorney's office for my suggestion.”
Board of Commissioners · Jul 1, 2026
- Play at 1:49:28
“Yeah, absolutely. Good point. Thank you, Amanda.”
Board of Commissioners · Jul 1, 2026
- Play at 1:56:35
“Yeah, this is Chairman Rex again. I was just curious why we're having a motion to go for the grant and J2 is to hire somebody to do the work.”
Board of Commissioners · Jul 1, 2026
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“So that's only if we get the grant or we have another source of funding for that?”
Board of Commissioners · Jul 1, 2026
- Play at 2:01:04
“I guess my only question, Mr. Chairman, would be, do we have that money somewhere?”
Board of Commissioners · Jul 1, 2026
- Play at 2:01:11
“Then I'd make a motion. We go with Ruby Rose.”
Board of Commissioners · Jul 1, 2026
- Play at 2:13:35
“MR. CHAIRMAN, I NEED TO MAKE A DISCLOSURE BEFORE WE BEGIN THIS DISCUSSION. I served as chairman of the founding board for the school, but as it transitioned to the governing board, I dropped off that board. I no longer have anything to do with the day-to-day operation of the school and have no financial connection to it. RD has advised me that our legislature encourages elected officials to vote, not abstain, because abstention disrupts the normal course of representative government. My judgment will not be materially affected by my past association with the school. Thank you.”
Board of Commissioners · Jul 1, 2026
- Play at 2:21:49
“Well, first of all, this is a bill draft request that's coming from the Humboldt River Basin Water Authority. So we would just be supporting their effort, I suppose. But I just, and I've asked Brian this, and I've asked the board that, what are we trying to fix? I want a specific example of what this County Advisory Water Board would help us solve. And I have never received an answer. And I just am adamantly opposed to raising taxes unless there's just a really important reason, like we did with our infrastructure tax and asset. So, you know, he's welcome to put that on the agenda to discuss,…”
Board of Commissioners · Jul 1, 2026
- Play at 2:23:22
“Sorry, I went to mute again. Sometimes I have a hard time pushing that button. But no, I do not. Thank you.”
Board of Commissioners · Jul 1, 2026