Tag Archives: Port San Luis Harbor District

County residents butt heads with harbor commissioners over offshore wind 

August 29, 2024   International, International News, National, Pacific

Unhappy residents accused Port San Luis Harbor District commissioners of being untruthful about their connections to offshore wind companies during a chaotic, heated Aug. 27 meeting. “I would like clarification on why several days before your last meeting [July 23] why Clean Energy Terminals had on their website that you were partners, in partnership, and that you had come to an agreement,” REACT Alliance President Mandy Davis asked during public comment. “It was there on their website and to refer to someone as a partner is very, very specific.” Davis’ comment comes a month after commissioners voted 3-2, with Commissioners Mary Matakovich and Jim Blecha dissenting, to collaborate with Clean Energy Terminals (CET) on studies focused on whether Port San Luis can be a potential site to support offshore wind development. more, >>CLICK TO READ<< 09:42

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Port San Luis commissioner continues bullying, harassment

August 14, 2021   Pacific

Shortly after the Port San Luis Harbor District agreed to pay a $150,000 settlement over allegations of bullying and harassment, Commissioner Bob Vessely doubled down again releasing a copy of a confidential document from closed session. Vessely emailed the document to Chris Pavone, head of the professional fisherman’s association with the comment, “Just for your amusement, feel free to share.” Vessely’s email was forwarded to more than 50 commercial fishermen. >click to read< 13:11

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Boat owner faces deadline to remove fishing vessel from Port San Luis beach

February 12, 2019   Pacific

A large fishing boat washed ashore in Port San Luis during a storm earlier this month. Now the boat’s owner, Steven Snyder, is tasked with removing it. Snyder has owned the Saturnia for 25 years. When stormy waters hit Port San Luis, he says he asked Harbor Patrol to take him out to his boat.,,, Authorities with the Port San Luis Harbor District declined an on-camera interview Monday but said ocean conditions were deemed too dangerous. >Video, click to read<15:10

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