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Barry County commissioners adopt resolution backing local control, appeal of MPSC order
Summary
At its Dec. 10 meeting the Barry County Board of Commissioners unanimously adopted Resolution #24-27 supporting local zoning authority and backing an appeal of a Michigan Public Service Commission order on siting utility-scale energy facilities.
The Barry County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously on Dec. 10 to adopt Resolution #24-27, which the board described as a “Resolution to Support local Control and Claim of Appeal Against Michigan Public Service Commission Order,” backing a group of municipalities in a legal challenge to a Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) order that the resolution says preempts local zoning over the siting of utility-scale solar, wind and energy storage facilities. The motion was moved by Commissioner Jon Smelker and supported by Commissioner Catherine Getty; roll call recorded ayes from…
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