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Resident urges Goldendale council to monitor county hearing on large solar proposal
Summary
A Goldendale resident urged council members to monitor an upcoming county meeting on a proposed large-scale Cypress Creek solar project, warning the development could convert thousands of acres of agricultural land and asking what position the city will take.
During open public comment at the Dec. 16 meeting, Ken McKeown of Goldendale asked whether councilmembers were tracking a Cypress Creek renewable solar project (transcribed in the meeting as 'Carriger') scheduled for discussion at the county commissioners' meeting the next day. McKeown said the project could “be a huge change to our hometown” if it covers thousands of acres and urged the council to clarify its stance so residents know whether city officials will attend and what the city’s position will be.
Councilmembers indicated some planned to try to attend the county meeting and said they would monitor the discussion. The comment focused on land-use impacts, potential visual and infrastructure changes associated with large solar farms, and the need for public participation at county-level hearings.
The comment did not elicit a formal council direction or vote during the meeting; it was recorded as public comment and the council moved on to adjournment.
