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Board adopts substitute resolution asking Wisconsin Counties Association to press for greater local control on energy siting after heated debate

Marathon County Board of Supervisors · January 28, 2026
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After extended debate and a failed motion to refer back to committee, the board adopted a substitute resolution asking the Wisconsin Counties Association to lobby for local control on energy siting; the substitute removed specific bill references and broadened county-focused language.

The Marathon County Board adopted a substitute resolution asking the Wisconsin Counties Association (WCA) to lobby the state legislature and governor on measures to strengthen local control over energy siting after extended debate and a failed motion to refer the substitute back to committee.

Supervisor Hagan introduced the item; Vice chair Dickinson offered a substitute amendment that removed references to specific bills, emphasized county-level concerns and asked the WCA…

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