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County board debates supporting Town of Ringgold wind/solar ordinance edits as supervisors split over regulatory scope
Summary
Supervisors discussed a Town of Ringgold ordinance addressing wind and solar systems (Resolution 21‑25). Some supervisors urged support for the town’s health and safety approach while others said state Public Service Commission rules limit local authority; the board did not vote at this meeting.
The Marathon County Board of Supervisors discussed a Town of Ringgold zoning ordinance amendment addressing solar and wind energy systems (Resolution 21‑25), with supervisors split over whether the edits strengthen or weaken local protection for residents.
Supervisor Sandalski said he supports local townships’ authority to adopt health and safety ordinances but opposed the specific edits in the Ringgold draft, arguing the Public Service Commission’s (PSC) regulations the draft cites are outdated for modern turbine heights. “Current turbines being installed are from a range of 600 to 900…
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