County administrator says technology‑uses survey exceeded sample threshold; staff to share results and host town halls

County Administrator Derek Stamey told the Board of Supervisors on July 27 that the county received 506 responses to its technology‑uses ordinance survey, surpassing a stated threshold of 375 responses for statistical significance. "We have received 506 responses, again—that's typos—375 that are needed for statistical significance," Stamey said, adding the survey closed July 15 and would be reopened for additional feedback.

Stamey summarized high‑level concerns from respondents (environmental impacts, energy consumption, water use) and policy preferences (most responses favored prohibiting technology development or limiting it to existing industrial areas or technology parks). He said the county will post the full results online, add a stand‑alone tab for ordinance materials, and follow up with town halls and expert workshops before returning to the board with a revised draft and public‑hearing schedule.