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Leslie council voices concern about nearby wind turbine development, adopts resolution
Summary
Council adopted Resolution 1‑32 expressing concerns about proposed wind energy facilities near Leslie, citing Act 945 of 2025 setback and requesting environmental studies address runoff and hydrology; members debated terminology (windmill vs. wind turbine) and property‑rights implications.
The City Council adopted Resolution 1‑32 on Aug. 4 expressing concern about potential wind energy development within the area surrounding Leslie and asking that developers comply with state law and environmental study requirements.
Resolution 1‑32 references Act 945 of 2025, which the resolution says prohibits wind turbine bases within one mile of city or town limits and requires an environmental impact assessment that includes hydrogeological review within a…
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