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Residents press trustees on Goshen project, remote voting and transparency
Summary
Public commenters pressed trustees about the Goshen project and potential conflicts of interest, urged caution on health and environmental impacts, and several speakers opposed allowing appointed trustees to vote remotely, saying it reduces transparency and accountability.
Public comment at the Village of Manteno meeting included multiple speakers raising concerns about the proposed Goshen plant, trustee remote attendance rules and local accountability.
Anne Gates criticized counsel for Goshen, saying he had previously worked in federal CFIUS roles and later joined outside counsel for Goshen (she named Morgan & Lewis) and argued the relationship suggested a conflict…
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