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Houghton County opposes state preemption of local control for solar and wind siting

Houghton County Board of Commissioners · March 1, 2026
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Summary

On Sept. 21 the Houghton County Board of Commissioners passed Resolution 23-18 opposing any legislation that would give the Michigan Public Service Commission sole authority over solar and wind siting and thereby preempt local zoning, directing the resolution be shared with state officials and MAC.

The Houghton County Board of Commissioners unanimously adopted Resolution No. 23-18 on Sept. 21, stating the county opposes any state legislation that would preempt local zoning and give the Michigan Public Service Commission sole authority over the siting, size, setbacks, noise limits or other criteria…

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