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Newport council rejects resolution about Energy & Environment Commission forum after hours of public comment
Summary
Council considered and rejected a resolution that would have asked the administration to hold a city‑run hearing for opponents of offshore wind, following extended public testimony about whether an Energy & Environment Commission forum excluded dissenting voices.
The Newport City Council debated a resolution related to a summer educational series hosted by the city's Energy & Environment Commission (EEC) about climate change and offshore wind. Sponsor Councillor Carlin alleged some forum participants who opposed offshore wind had not been given adequate opportunity to speak and proposed revised language asking the city administration to arrange a public hearing to ensure opponents have a forum.
The original resolution criticized…
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