Residents press commissioners on whether zoning would target or exclude RWE

Oct 19, 2026

Public speakers asked if proposed zoning would exclude or target renewable wind energy (RWE); at least one attendee said wind energy was being targeted and a commissioner denied that claim, saying the zoning 'is not targeted at RWE.'

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Several attendees raised questions about how proposed county‑wide zoning might treat renewable wind energy projects. Bob Wagner told the board that "wind energy is being targeted," reflecting concern among some residents that the proposed framework could be used to limit or exclude RWE projects.

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