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Covington County Commission adopts resolution opposing nearby carbon‑capture project
Summary
The commission voted Jan. 15 to adopt a resolution and send a letter opposing a proposed carbon‑capture project near the Odenaca area, responding to constituent concerns and announcing a public meeting that evening.
The Covington County Commission voted Jan. 15 to adopt a resolution and send a letter to state officials opposing a proposed carbon‑capture project near the Odenaca area.
Commissioners discussed several draft documents provided in the meeting packet (pages 45–48) and heard strong support from a commissioner who represents the area near the proposed site. “As the District 3 commissioner that lives within that area, I absolutely say that we adopt this,” the commissioner said, urging the board to stand with residents who had asked for formal opposition.
One commissioner moved to adopt the resolution and the draft letter asking the governor and the Oil & Gas Board to oppose the project; another commissioner seconded the motion. The motion carried by voice vote. Commissioners noted a public meeting on the issue at 6:00 p.m. that evening in the high school gym.
The commission packet included both a formal resolution and a draft letter; the chairman said commissioners could adopt either document or both. The resolution and letter will be sent to the recipients listed in the packet, and staff were asked to add additional recipients as requested during the meeting.
Next steps: the county will transmit the adopted resolution and the letter to state officials and local elected representatives, and officials encouraged members of the public to attend the scheduled informational meeting.
