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Residents launch petition drive; commissioners reiterate opposition to utility‑scale solar on farmland
Summary
A caller asked residents to sign an emergency petition referencing SB931 to limit large solar installations on agricultural land; commissioners present earlier in the meeting expressed opposition to siting utility solar on productive farmland and noted a Farmers Alliance petition effort.
A caller identified as Sally Taylor used the public‑comment period on May 29 to urge Carroll County residents to sign a petition opposing provisions of SB931 that supporters say expand opportunities for large solar installations on agricultural land.
Taylor told commissioners the petition is part of a larger, statewide referendum effort led by the Farmers Alliance for Rural…
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