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Grant County agrees to draft resolution supporting repeal goals but not joining nuclear alliance
Summary
Commissioners discussed statewide efforts to repeal a nuclear moratorium; the board directed staff to prepare a resolution endorsing the goals of repeal while explicitly declining to join the Minnesota Nuclear Energy Alliance.
Grant County commissioners discussed letters of support from neighboring counties and municipalities concerning repeal of the state's nuclear moratorium. Board members said they support the goals of reconsidering the moratorium but voiced reservations about joining a private group, the Minnesota Nuclear Energy Alliance, because membership could carry fees or political commitments.
Unidentified Speaker S2 summarized the board's direction: "So the board consensus is to put together the resolution to support the goals of the of it, but not joining the alliance." Commissioners asked staff to draft a resolution that supports the objectives of repeal while leaving membership decisions and any associated fees to a later board action.
The board also noted that the repeal effort is proceeding at the state level (a house file and companion senate bill were referenced) and that broader discussion would occur at upcoming legislative conferences. Commissioners asked staff to return a draft resolution at a future meeting for formal consideration.
