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Foothill Tech High School solar array concerns

Ventura

Summary

Neighbors Randy and Marilyn Cook say the school district's $40 million solar project removed buffering trees, exceeds promised heights, has unshielded security lights, and raises fire safety concerns; they asked the city to push for transparency and an audit.

At a glance

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Last discussed Jun 23, 2026.

Impact analysis

💰Financial impact

The district reportedly spent $186,762 to lower the arrays within a $40 million clean energy contract.

✅Who benefits

The school district and its sustainability goals if the project succeeds.

⚠️Who could be affected

Adjacent homeowners report visual blight, light pollution, fire safety risk and lost privacy.

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