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Residents urge Fayette County to oppose MARL transmission line, citing eminent domain and higher costs
Summary
Multiple Fayette County residents asked commissioners at the March 19 meeting to publicly oppose the proposed MARL transmission line and to press the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission for local hearings, citing concerns about eminent domain, property loss, environmental impacts and potential higher utility costs.
During the public-comment period of the March 19 meeting, several residents urged the Fayette County Board of Commissioners to take a public position opposing the proposed MARL transmission line.
Jim Rockis, owner of Quarter Pine Christmas Tree Farm, told the commissioners the project "would not benefit Fayette County residents and may result in increased costs," and asked the board to intervene. Other residents, including Christy Carsey and Susan Saulski, raised concerns about limited notice, potential use of eminent domain, impacts to farmland and properties, environmental effects, and short response times. Beth Bossio requested that the county ask the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission to hold local public input hearings; she noted neighboring West Virginia counties have taken action to oppose or intervene.
The minutes record the comments but do not record any formal response or commitment from the commissioners to take action on the transmission-line requests.
