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Residents oppose proposed solar project at Barry County meeting; commissioners raise runoff and local-control concerns

Barry County Board of Commissioners Committee of the Whole · March 1, 2026
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Summary

Multiple residents spoke against a proposed solar energy project and raised runoff and local-control concerns; several commissioners asked that Drain Commissioner Dull be included in discussions and referenced past water-quality studies.

Residents used the public-comment portion of the Barry County Committee of the Whole meeting to voice opposition to a proposed Solar Energy Project and to raise related environmental and governance concerns.

Joel Ibbotson of Rutland Township said he attended a recent Household Hazardous Waste Collection and raised questions about Drain Commissioner Dull’s involvement in the solar project. Kelli Case and Debbie Drake, both…

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