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Residents voice opposition to proposed lithium battery storage sites; commissioners note limited local authority
Summary
During the April 29 public comment period, multiple residents opposed proposed lithium battery storage projects near homes, farms and schools. A commissioner reiterated the board's prior opposition but noted the state siting process (EFSEC) limits the county's ability to block projects on certain lands.
At the Skagit County Board of Commissioners’ weekly public comment period on April 29, residents urged the board to oppose large lithium battery energy storage proposals planned near homes, farms and environmentally sensitive areas, and raised separate concerns about the timing and access for curbside recycling in Lake Cavanaugh.
Several speakers said they learned late or not at all about proposed battery storage sites and raised safety and environmental concerns. Ingrid Hinton, a Mount Vernon resident, described walking the area around a proposed site and said mobile‑home residents and others were…
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