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Residents ask Benton County to weigh formal response, joint hearing on Morgan Valley Energy Center
Summary
Residents urged the Benton County Board to follow up on the Morgan Valley Energy Center proposal, read a letter requesting a formal resident resolution, a joint hearing with Linn County, and further studies. Assistant Attorney Derek Marsh said he is researching approaches, including the possibility of a county ordinance or other steps.
During public comment on April 7, resident Jane Scheer asked the Benton County Board of Supervisors what follow-up had occurred regarding the Morgan Valley Energy Center proposal and read a letter from Jeffry Howington that laid out suggested next steps. Howington’s letter asked the county to adopt a formal resolution expressing concerns, seek a joint public…
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