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Public commenter urges broader review and more public engagement on large-scale solar proposals

Lexington Fayette Urban County Council work session · March 10, 2026
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A public commenter told council the four-member solar work group met privately for months and urged that the Rural Land Management Board, Environmental Commission and the public get more robust review time for proposed large-scale solar policy changes, citing concerns about agricultural impacts, net-zero accounting, and long-term benefits.

A member of the public told the Lexington Fayette Urban County Council that proposed large-scale solar policy changes need broader review and more time for public input.

Brittney Rothmeier told the council she appreciated Council Member Sheehan's decision to delay an early report but said she was concerned the four-council-member solar work group met in private over six months and…

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