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Chautauqua County Legislature unanimously opposes industrial wind turbines in Lake Erie
Summary
After public comments from local opponents and praise from a visiting state senator, the Chautauqua County Legislature passed a unanimous resolution opposing industrial wind turbines in Lake Erie and authorized steps to protect county interests.
The Chautauqua County Legislature on Jan. 22 unanimously approved Resolution 25-25 opposing industrial wind turbines in Lake Erie and authorized “necessary steps to protect the county’s interest.” The resolution followed public comment from local opponents and remarks from a visiting state senator.
The measure, introduced as “25‑25, opposition to Lake Erie wind turbines and authorize necessary steps to protect the county’s interest,” passed on a voice vote with no recorded nay votes. Legislator Shagnon presided over the vote and announced it was carried unanimously.
The legislature heard multiple public comments opposing offshore turbines before taking up the…
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