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Arlington council approves easement for Snohomish County PUD transmission line despite pilots’ safety warnings
Summary
After multiple pilots and airport stakeholders urged denial on safety and grant‑assurance grounds, the Arlington City Council voted to approve easements and pay $1,425,798 in compensation plus $7,920 for timber to Snohomish County PUD for a planned 115,000‑volt transmission line.
The Arlington City Council voted to approve easements and compensation for Snohomish County PUD’s proposed Crosswind 115,000‑volt transmission line, despite multiple speakers at the public comment period urging the council to deny airport access on safety and deed‑restriction grounds.
A representative speaking on behalf of Snohomish County PUD described the Crosswind transmission line and Crosswind substation as essential infrastructure to support the Cascade Industrial Center and a regional battery energy storage system, and asked the council to approve the easements needed to move the project forward.
Kevin Duncan told council members the 1959 deed that transferred 1,200 acres…
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